VIDEO: Man who broke into LES smoke shop, stole over $4K in products, cash sought

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The NYPD released video footage on Tuesday of a suspect sought in a robbery at a Lower East Side smoke shop in November, authorities said.

At 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, the suspect broke the front glass door to gain entry inside of a Smoke Shop located at 49 Essex St., officials said.

Once inside, the suspect stole approximately $4,500 worth of tobacco products and cash, before fleeing the location, on foot, police said.

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The suspect is seen walking on a sidewalk with bags in hand.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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