BRONX, NY – A group of four men stormed a local store and made off with hundreds in stolen merchandise after one suspect lifted his shirt to reveal what appeared to be a weapon and threatened a female employee.
The confrontation unfolded when the suspects began filling two duffel bags with household goods, totaling roughly $500 in value.
After making a verbal threat and brandishing a hammer, the group bolted westbound on West Fordham Road and vanished into nearby streets.
Key Points
- Four men stole about $500 in merchandise from a Bronx store.
- One suspect displayed a possible weapon and made a verbal threat.
- The suspects fled on foot toward West Fordham Road.
Police release suspect descriptions
Investigators are seeking the public’s help identifying the four suspects involved. The first is described as a man with a medium complexion, last seen wearing a maroon hooded sweatshirt, light-colored jeans, and black sneakers while carrying a black bag.
The second suspect is a male with a light complexion, last seen in a black and red baseball cap, black T-shirt, black pants, and black sneakers.
Suspects fled toward West Fordham Road
A third man, also with a light complexion, wore a red baseball cap, black T-shirt, black sweatpants, and white sneakers, and was carrying a black bag. The fourth man had a light complexion and wore a black baseball cap, multicolored jacket, black sweatpants, and black sandals.
The employee, a 32-year-old woman, was unharmed during the encounter. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.