The suspect reportedly put three dozen cans of Monster energy drink in a plastic bag last weekend at the Ride Aid on West Fordham Road, and tried to leave without paying.
When a worker confronted the man, the suspect brandished the needle, and threatened to poke the worker with it.
The suspect then ran away. Police are still searching for him.
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