NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – A robber pistol-whipped a worker during an attempted robbery at a U.S. post office in East Harlem, police said Wednesday as they released an image of the suspect.
The employee, a 51-year-old woman, was working at the post office located at 153 East 110th St. around 6:15 p.m. on Jan. 10 when the man walked in waving a gun and demanded money, according to cops.
He then struck the worker over the head with the firearm, police said.
He ultimately fled empty-handed on a red and white bicycle that was last seen headed westbound on East 110th Street.
The victim suffered minor injuries and declined further medical attention at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.