Police looking for man involved in robbery in East Harlem

ByEyewitness News WABC logo
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Suspect wanted in East Harlem robbery
Surveillance video

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The NYPD is searching for the suspect who robbed a 62-year-old man in East Harlem.



The incident happened on Friday, May 27th near East 106th Street and 2nd Avenue at approximately 11:20 p.m.



The suspect approached the victim with a knife and demanded money.



He then managed to runaway with nearly $300 and other miscellaneous items.



The victim was not injured during the robbery.



The suspect wanted for questioning is described as a male who is 35-40 years old, 195-200 lbs, and was last wearing a white t-shirt, blue jean shorts, and black sneakers.



Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477, submit tips online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or text any tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and then enter TIP577.

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