Caught on Camera? Bronx Store Employee Robbed of $700—See the Footage!
The NYPD is on the lookout for suspects involved in a robbery spree across the Bronx, including an incident where $25,000 in jewelry was stolen.
Surveillance footage was released on Tuesday as police seek to identify a man accused of robbing a Bronx convenience store over the weekend.
According to authorities, the robbery occurred around 8:36 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, at a convenience store located at 4369 Third Avenue in Tremont.
The suspect allegedly entered the store and simulated a firearm, threatening a 26-year-old employee before demanding money.
The suspect managed to take $700 in cash from the store and fled the scene, heading northbound on Third Avenue towards 180th Street. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident, but the NYPD is urging anyone with information to come forward.
This robbery is part of a broader crime spree in the area, with several other incidents reported, including the theft of $25,000 in jewelry. Police are intensifying efforts to locate the suspects involved in these crimes.
Authorities are asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect seen in the surveillance footage. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Calls are kept confidential, and tips can also be submitted online.
As the investigation continues, the NYPD is increasing patrols in the area and encouraging residents to remain vigilant.