NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The NYPD is searching for a man who stole items from a Brooklyn discount store and punched an employee who tried to stop him on Wednesday.
Around 7 p.m., the thief entered Double Discount Super Value Stores at 937 Broadway in Bushwick and grabbed merchandise without paying, authorities said.
The suspect then punched a 28-year-old employee in the face who was trying to stop him from leaving, according to officials.
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The man fled the scene on foot towards Melrose Street. Emergency responders treated the victim at the scene for a minor injury.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
