Brooklyn, NY – A gunman walked into a neighborhood business on Ocean Avenue Saturday afternoon, displayed a firearm and left with cash in a robbery that has investigators searching for answers in the city’s 61st Precinct.
The incident occurred on February 7, 2026, at approximately 4:16 p.m., when an unidentified individual entered a commercial establishment at 3121 Ocean Avenue and approached a 22-year-old female employee, according to the NYPD.
The suspect displayed a firearm and demanded money. The employee complied, handing over approximately $100. The individual then fled the location southbound on Ocean Avenue. No injuries were reported.
The case is being investigated as an armed robbery, and officials have released details in an effort to identify and locate the suspect.
Search underway for armed suspect
The individual remains at large. No description of the suspect was immediately released beyond the account that a firearm was displayed during the encounter.
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- Armed suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash
- Approximately $100 taken from 22-year-old employee
- Suspect fled southbound on Ocean Avenue
Crime Stoppers is urging members of the public to come forward with any information related to the incident. Tips can be submitted anonymously through direct message to @NYPDTips or by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The 61st Precinct, which covers portions of southern Brooklyn, continues to investigate as officials work to determine the suspect’s identity and whereabouts.
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