The New York City Police Department is actively searching for two suspects linked to a violent robbery that occurred last week in Staten Island's New Dorp neighborhood. According to a social media post by NYPD Crimestoppers, the incident took place on Friday at around 3:55 PM when two unidentified individuals entered a jewelry store at 302 New Dorp Lane.
During the robbery, a 70-year-old female employee suffered a head injury after being struck with a blunt object by the assailants, following this, they stole approximately $5,000 worth of jewelry from a display case; the NYPD's 122nd Precinct has jurisdiction over the area where this crime occurred and is now overseeing the investigation as they look to apprehend those responsible. NYPD Crimestoppers is urging the community to come forward with any information that could lead to an arrest in this case, with assurances that tips can be shared directly through a direct message to their Twitter account @nypdtips or by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, which is available as a resource for individuals who might be hesitant to come forward publicly.
Details of the suspects have yet to be fully disclosed by the authorities, but the search for the duo continues with increased urgency as a neighborhood reels from the brazen daylight crime. Officers are combing through surveillance footage and witness testimonies in efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice, and the NYPD has not yet released any updates regarding progress in the case or potential leads they may be pursuing, while the condition of the injured employee has not been detailed beyond the initial report of the assault.
