Crime & Safety
Man Robs Union Square Target At Knifepoint, Remains At Large: Police
An unidentified man displayed a knife and stole merchandise from the Target store on Union Square on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed.
EAST VILLAGE, NY – An unidentified man robbed the Target at 10 Union Square East at knifepoint on Wednesday morning, a police spokesperson confirmed.
At about 8:25 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a robbery inside Target. After displaying a knife and removing merchandise, the man fled the store to parts unknown, cops said. There were no injuries reported.
No description of the man is currently available. No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing.
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This is a breaking news story and it was last updated at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday. Patch will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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