Crime & Safety
6 Perps Rob Chelsea Deli At Alleged Knifepoint Tuesday: NYPD
The six individuals threatened an employee with a knife — but didn't display it — during the early morning robbery, police said.
CHELSEA, NY - Six individuals swiped merchandise from a Chelsea deli early Tuesday, authorities said.
The sextet entered L&M Delicatessen and Catering at 80 Seventh Ave. near 15th Street about 7:12 a.m. and hurriedly began taking several items, police said.
Though an employee tried to stop the crew, one member threatened him with a knife, police said. A knife was not displayed during the robbery.
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The group fled northbound on Seventh Avenue. Suspect descriptions were not immediately available Tuesday morning.
An investigation is ongoing.
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