Man wanted for robbery in Bed Stuy
Investigators say the man entered the store and removed two cellphones from a counter and attempted to leave with the items.
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Police are looking for a man they say robbed and attempted to rob two difference businesses in Bed Stuy.
The first incident was reported back on Sep. 16 at 10:40 a.m. inside Galaxy Wireless & Cell, located at 316 Ralph Ave.
Investigators say the man entered the store and removed two cellphones from a counter and attempted to leave with the items.
A 24-year-old employee attempted to stop the man and a struggle ensued. The man then removed a Clover payment terminal and threw it out the front door of the store.
The man fled with the payment terminal and the two cellphones.
The 24-year-old employee sustained minor injuries.
The second incident was reported just a few blocks away on Sep. 24 at a deli located at 2129 Atlantic Ave.
Police say the man entered the store and demanded money from a 40-year-old employee. The man also displayed a weapon and kicked the front door of the tore. He fled the scene after being unable to remove any items or currency from the store.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
