Two Men Allegedly Attack 60-Year-Old Pharmacy Worker: NYPD

QUEENS – Two men allegedly attacked a 60-year-old man at a Rego Park pharmacy Monday, police reported.

The pair entered Top Choice Pharmacy located at 97-06 Queens Boulevard and approached the employee behind the counter, held him by the neck, and brandished pepper spray, the NYPD said.

The suspects stole a bottle of promethazine and fled the pharmacy south on 64 Road to Saunders Road then west on 63 Drive on Saunders Street, authorities reported.

Police said no injuries were reported in the incident.

Police released images of the suspects and asked anyone with any information on the incident to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

The first suspect is described as a male between 18 to 20 years old with a light complexion. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black sneakers. The second suspect is also described as a male between 18 and 20 years old with a medium complexion and last seen wearing all-black clothing.