The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the two, unidentified men seen in the attached photos and video who are sought for questioning in connection with a robbery that occurred in the 47th precinct.
It was reported to police that on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 9.18 p.m., the two men entered McClean Deli & Groceries, located at 522 East 240th Street in Woodlawn Heights. The man identified by police as Male 1 produced a small rifle, and the man identified by police as Male 2 produced a knife.
They both demanded cash from a 40-year-old male worker, a 61-year-old male patron, and a 41-year-old male patron. The suspects later fled on foot with $3,000 in cash and seven packs of Newport cigarettes, valued at $108 from the store. They also relieved the 61-year-old male victim of $10 and the 41-year-old male victim of $880. No shots were fired and there were no injuries.
Photos and video taken from the incident location are attached.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.
All calls are strictly confidential.