Cops seek suspect in attempted armed robbery of Coney Island deli on Christmas Day
Cops are looking to identify the man, they say, held up a Coney Island deli at knife-point on Christmas Day.
According to authorities, at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, the individual entered Beach Deli, located at 3204 Mermaid Ave., displayed a knife and demanded money from the employee behind the counter. The suspect is said to have then punched a second employee repeatedly before fleeing to parts unknown empty-handed.
Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where he received treatment for a laceration on his hand.
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