NYPD Crimestoppers has taken to social media with an urgent appeal for information regarding a recent armed robbery in Manhattan. The incident occurred on Wednesday at a commercial establishment on 66 Front Street, according to a social media post. At about 10:17 p.m., an unidentified male entered the business, gathered various items, and attempted to leave without paying.
As the suspect was fleeing the scene, a young 19-year-old male employee confronted him, asking for the stolen goods back. Accused of being the culprit, the perpetrator pulled out a firearm before escaping on a bicycle heading south towards Washington Street. The suspect has been described as a light-complexioned male, last seen wearing a black jacket, dark-colored pants, and white sneakers.
The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating this individual. They have urged anyone with information to come forward and contact them directly through direct message on their X account @nypdtips or by calling their hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
