NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a robbery that occurred in Downtown Manhattan.
Iggal Copeland, a 46-year-old man from Union City, was arrested and charged with robbery on Thursday, at 12:30 pm.
The incident took place on Friday, April 21, 2023, at an electronics store near Canal Street and Mercer Street. Two unknown individuals reportedly entered the store around 7:30 am.
One of the suspects displayed a firearm, striking a 72-year-old male employee in the back of the head and forcibly removing approximately $1500 from the victim’s wallet.
The individuals also unsuccessfully attempted to open a safe inside the store before fleeing the location. The victim was treated by EMS at the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
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