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Police Beat: Perp wanted for pellet gun robbery

August 18, 2014 Editorial Staff

Photos courtesy of the NYPD

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The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the following suspect who is wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred within the confines of the 75th Precinct.

On Thursday, August 14 at 12:45 p.m. in the mezzanine area of the Livonia Avenue subway station, the suspect and victim allegedly met for a pre-arranged sale of a Louis Vuitton belt. The suspect – pictured as a black man wearing a red t-shirt — then allegedly displayed a pellet gun, demanded the property and discharged a round at the victim striking the victim’s book bag.

The suspect then fled the station with the property. There were no injuries sustained by the victim as a result of this incident.

Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at www.crimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.

All calls are strictly confidential.