NYPD seeks suspects in Manhattan sneaker store robbery

The New York City Police Department is looking for help from the public to find two men connected to a strange robbery in Manhattan. This incident took place on February 19 at about 5:45 p.m. According to police, the suspects entered a sneaker and apparel store called Snipes, located at 620 West 181 St. The men sprayed a substance on the floor, which caused the employees to cough and irritated their eyes. They then took various clothing items and left the store without paying. The NYPD has released a surveillance image of one of the suspects. They are asking anyone with information about the robbery to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or 1-888-57-PISTA for Spanish assistance. Tips can also be submitted online. All calls are confidential.