Crime & Safety

Man Robs East Harlem Deli At Gunpoint, Police Say

Police asked for help identifying a man accused of holding up an East Harlem deli cashier at gunpoint and making off with $1,500.

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Just before 5 a.m. on March 19, the man walked into the deli on the corner of Second Avenue and East 108th Street, took out a gun and stole $1,500, according to police.
Just before 5 a.m. on March 19, the man walked into the deli on the corner of Second Avenue and East 108th Street, took out a gun and stole $1,500, according to police. (NYPD)

EAST HARLEM, NY — A man held up an East Harlem deli cashier at gunpoint and made off with cash, according to police, who asked for help identifying the suspect.

Just before 5 a.m. on March 19, the man walked into the deli on the corner of Second Avenue and East 108th Street.

He then took out a gun and robbed the store clerk of $1,500, according to police. The suspect left the store and walked east along East 108th Street, police said.

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No one was injured.

Police on Monday released images of the suspect and asked anyone with information to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). People can also submit tips online or on Twitter, @NYPDTips.

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