NYPD: Suspect wanted for armed robbery of Bedford Park bodega

Authorities say a suspect wearing a dark-colored hoodie entered the store on East 198th Street, pulled a gun on a 44-year-old male employee and began threatening him.

Lauren Pena

Mar 10, 2024, 11:39 AM

Updated 274 days ago

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Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted for robbing a Bedford Park bodega at gunpoint.
Authorities say a suspect wearing a dark-colored hoodie entered the store on East 198th Street, pulled a gun on a 44-year-old male employee and began threatening him.
The suspect and victim then got into a struggle over control of the gun, according to police.
Authorities say a single shot was fired in the direction of the employee during the struggle. However, he was not injured.
Anyone with information is urged to call police.