The NYPD Crime Stoppers has issued a social media appeal for information regarding a robbery that occurred in Manhattan early last month. According to a Facebook post, which has been circulated within the community to generate leads, a suspect entered a commercial establishment with a firearm visible in his waistband. The incident took place at 245 East 115th Street at approximately 6:09 p.m. on October 9.
As stated in the NYPD Crimestoppers’ post, the suspect went behind the counter, confronted a 39-year-old male employee, and took approximately $2,000 from the cash register. The incident occurred within the NYPD’s 25th Precinct. While no direct violence was reported, the visible presence of a firearm indicated a clear threat during the robbery.
The NYPD is actively seeking tips from the public to help identify and locate the individual responsible for the robbery. Authorities urge anyone with information to reach out directly through a direct message to @nypdtips or to place a call to the confidential tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
