Police Seek Armed Myrtle Avenue Robber

http://youtu.be/mGMDIazknmg

Cops are looking for a man they say opened fire while robbing a store last night (Sunday, October 5) on Myrtle Avenue.

The suspect shown in the video above reportedly entered the store near N Portland Avenue at 7:38pm, displaying a .40 caliber semiautomatic gun and demanding money. He then shot the gun once, hitting a wall, before removing $900 from the store’s cash register. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as about 5’9″ tall and approximately 160 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black mask, black jeans, black and white sneakers, and a gray jacket.

Anyone with information about this crime or the identity and the whereabouts of this suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting your tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. The NYPD says all calls are confidential.