Knife-wielding robber hits brooklyn store at dawn

BROOKLYN, NY — Police are searching for a man who allegedly pulled a knife during a robbery at a commercial business in Park Slope early Thursday morning, the New York City Police Department said.

The incident occurred on April 17 at approximately 6:20 a.m. inside a store located at 520 5th Avenue, within the confines of the 78th Precinct. According to authorities, a 60-year-old male employee was working at the counter when the unidentified suspect entered the establishment, brandished a knife, and stole store merchandise.

The suspect then fled the scene on foot, heading south on 5th Avenue toward 14th Street. No injuries were reported in the robbery.

The NYPD has released an image of the suspect taken from surveillance footage in the hope that someone in the public can assist in identifying him. The department did not specify what items were stolen during the incident.

Police seek public’s help in robbery investigation

The store employee did not require medical attention. Detectives have been reviewing additional surveillance footage from nearby locations and are canvassing the area for leads.

Authorities have not released a detailed description of the suspect beyond the surveillance photo, which they urge the public to review carefully.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is asked to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline.

Key Points

A knife-wielding man robbed a store on 5th Avenue in Park Slope around 6:20 a.m. Thursday
No injuries were reported; the suspect fled toward 14th Street
Police released surveillance imagery and are seeking tips from the public

Investigators continue to follow leads as they work to identify the suspect behind the early morning robbery.

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