NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is requesting the public’s help in identifying and locating an individual connected to a robbery at a commercial establishment on 1192 Hylan Boulevard. The incident took place on Friday, at approximately 5:17 PM.
According to the police report, the suspect entered the store and displayed a firearm to a 23-year-old female employee, demanding money. In a surprising turn of events, the employee handed over approximately $200 worth of merchandise instead of cash. The suspect fled on foot, heading southbound on Hylan Boulevard. No injuries were reported during the robbery.
The NYPD has released media depicting the individual and encourages anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts to contact NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.