New York City Police are searching for a suspect in robbing an East Village winery while dressed smartly on New Year’s Day.
Investigators indicated that the alleged thief, dressed in a vest and suit jacket, showed a firearm to the employee of Villager Smoke Shop in East 9th Street near Avenue A.
According to Police, the armed suspect entered the store around 9:15 pm on New Years Day.
The man allegedly threatened to kill the employee before taking $ 700 from the registry, as well as the worker’s phone and AirPods.
Authorities said the suspect fled the store and no injuries were reported.
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