Masked Armed Men in Manhattan Wanted for Violent Robbery at Grocery Store
Two Masked Gunmen Behind Violent Robbery at Grocery Store Remain at Large
Two masked gunmen in Manhattan behind a violent robbery at a grocery store earlier this week that left a man injured remain at large, police reported.
The Incident
The NYPD released images on Saturday morning of the suspects behind the heist at 3770 Broadway in Washington Heights on March 6 at about 5:49 a.m.
According to law enforcement sources, the duo walked into the shop and displayed a firearm in the view of two victims, a 44-year-old man and a 54-year-old man.
Robbery and Injury
Cops said the suspects proceeded to forcibly remove property from both men; they also removed money from the cash register. During the robbery, police said, one of the suspects pistol-whipped the 44-year-old man, causing a contusion, bruising, and swelling to the head.
The Getaway
Seconds later, authorities reported, the suspects fled the scene on foot northbound on Broadway toward West 157th Street.
Investigation and Request for Information
The incident was reported to the 33rd Precinct. EMS rushed the wounded man to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in stable condition. The 54-year-old man was not injured in the caper, police said.
The NYPD described one of the suspects as a man between 18 and 25 years of age, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a slim build and a confusing sense of style.
He was last seen wearing a black face mask; a black hooded sweatshirt with writing across the front, a picture on the back and the words “Live Forever” on the right sleeve; a light-colored glove on his right hand; a dark-colored glove on his left hand; black pants; and black shoes.
The other culprit, cops said, is believed to be a man between 18 and 20 years of age, standing between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall, who was last seen wearing a black jacket, a black facemask, a red hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and black sneakers with white laces.
How You Can Help
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Conclusion
The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and help bring the perpetrators to justice. The community is left shaken by this violent robbery and is counting on the authorities to apprehend the suspects and bring a swift end to their criminal activity.
FAQs
* What happened during the robbery?
The suspects displayed a firearm, forcibly removed property from the victims, and removed money from the cash register. One of the suspects also pistol-whipped one of the victims.
* How many suspects are involved?
Two
* What is the description of the suspects?
One suspect is between 18-25 years old, 5’8″-5’9″ tall, with a slim build and wearing a black face mask, black hooded sweatshirt, and black pants. The other suspect is between 18-20 years old, 5’7″-5’8″ tall, and was last seen wearing a black jacket, black facemask, red hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black sneakers with white laces.
* How can I help?
You can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS, submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.