Two unidentified suspects are being sought by authorities in connection with an armed robbery that took place at 2154 Pitkin Avenue on Friday, October 13, 2023. According to the police, the incident occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. when the suspects entered the premises, brandishing a firearm at a 40-year-old male employee.
“The individuals displayed a firearm towards the 40-year-old male employee and forcibly removed $400 before fleeing,” stated the official police press release. The suspects were last seen fleeing eastbound on Miller Avenue. No injuries were reported in the course of the robbery.
The first suspect is described as a male with a light complexion and a heavy build. He was outfitted in a black mask, black jacket, black pants, and black sneakers at the time of the incident. Details about the second individual have not been provided.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the robbery or the suspects to come forward. With no injuries reported, the focus remains on identifying and apprehending the suspects as quickly as possible to prevent further incidents.
The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as additional information becomes available. Police are seeking any surveillance footage or eyewitness accounts that could aid in the identification and capture of the suspects.