VIDEO: Man robs Bronx Target, slashes security guard

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police are searching for a man who robbed a Bronx Target store and slashed a store security guard who attempted to stop him.

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The incident happened on Feb. 28 at the Target located in the Bronx Terminal market. At around 5 p.m., the suspect stole about $243 worth of items from the store, authorities said.

A 23-year-old Target security officer tried to stop him from exiting the store when he was slashed in the hand before the suspect fled the scene, police said.

The security guard was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in stable condition.

The individual was last seen wearing tan colored jacket, black pants with a white strip down the side, white sneakers and a yellow suitcase.

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

Featured Image Photo Credit: NYPD