Two armed robbers stormed a Brooklyn storefront, pointed a handgun at a young worker, and bolted with cash and weed products, according to police, who released surveillance images this week in hopes the public can help track them down.
The holdup went down on June 20 inside a commercial space at 265 Ashford Street in East New York. Investigators say the pair aimed a black firearm at a 21-year-old male employee and forced him to hand over roughly $800 from the register along with several marijuana products, then took off running northbound on Ashford Street.
NYPD Crime Stoppers Shares Photos, Asks for Tips
NYPD Crime Stoppers is circulating the images and asking anyone who recognizes the individuals to speak up, anonymously if they choose. The program lists 1-800-577-TIPS and a Spanish-language line at 1-888-57-PISTA, and notes that tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. For contact details see NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Surveillance Stills Show Armed Grab at the Register
The bulletin posted on social media includes several surveillance stills and places the incident within the confines of the NYPD’s 75th Precinct at 265 Ashford Street. According to the images and accompanying description, two suspects pointed a black firearm at the 21-year-old employee, grabbed about $800 along with marijuana products, and ran north on Ashford Street. No arrests have been announced.
The 75th Precinct covers East New York and Cypress Hills, where detectives say they are canvassing the area, checking for additional video and talking to potential witnesses. See the post on Facebook and the precinct’s page on the NYPD site for details.
How This Fits Citywide
Store robberies and other small-business stickups have been popping up across Brooklyn even as the NYPD reports a drop in major felony categories citywide early in 2026. Local coverage has repeatedly spotlighted surveillance releases and targeted investigations into groups accused of hitting neighborhood shops, a reminder that big-picture crime declines can still leave some blocks feeling very much on edge.
For a look at the broader trend and recent neighborhood reporting, see coverage from local outlets and the department’s own numbers: News 12 Brooklyn and NYPD.
Anyone who recognizes the people pictured, or who has video or other information about the June 20 robbery, is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or the Spanish line at 1-888-57-PISTA, or to submit a tip online. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward, according to the program’s site. NYPD Crime Stoppers.
