Thief robs 75-year-old Bronx store employee at knifepoint

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — An elderly Bronx store employee was robbed while she was working on Sunday morning, police said.

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The suspect entered a store at 1754 East 174 Street in West Farms around 11:30 a.m. where he approached the 75-year-old employee, authorities said.

The thief took out a knife and forcibly removed the woman’s cell phone before fleeing the scene on foot, according to officials.

Robbery suspect
Robbery suspect Photo credit NYPD

Cops said the victim was not injured during the incident.

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