A local Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn recently fell victim to a robbery, with $900 in cash stolen. In response, police have released a photograph of a suspect. The incident occurred in the busy 8th Avenue commercial district, which is served by the 72nd Precinct.
Details reveal that the robbery took place around 11 PM on Saturday, August 17. A male suspect entered the Bamboo Seafood Restaurant at 5108 7th Avenue through an unlocked door. After taking approximately $900 in cash, he fled the scene on foot, and his current whereabouts are unknown. Fortunately, no injuries related to this incident have been reported.
Witnesses described the suspect as wearing a black crew-neck shirt, brown pants, and a silver-gray baseball cap adorned with the New York Yankees logo. He was also seen wearing a large silver necklace and has a muscular build.
Police are calling on anyone with information or anyone who may have seen someone matching the suspect’s description to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). There are also options to submit tips online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, via text at 274637 (CRIMES) with the code TIP577, or through Twitter @NYPDTips. The public can also utilize the “CS-NYC” mobile app for tips, and all submissions will be kept confidential.
