Coin Mint Robbed at Gunpoint

Howard Levine relived some unpleasant memories Tuesday after his store, , was robbed for a second time.

According to White Plains Public Safety Commissioner David Chong, police responded to a call at The White Plains Mall, 200 Hamilton Ave. around 10 a.m.

Police said the suspect was buzzed into the store, then flashed what appeared to be a silver handgun and demanded money, then left with a wad of money from weekend proceeds. LoHud.com reports that the thief made-off with $9,700 after attempting to gain access to a safe, however the employee working at the time wasn’t able to open it.

Police described the suspect as a black male, around 5’ 7”, weighing about 160 pounds, wearing a dark coat and black hat. They ask that anyone with any information or who was in the mall Tuesday morning to call 914.422. 6350.

While no one was hurt in this incident Levine said that he got into a physical altercation with someone who tried to rob the store 10 years ago. Police said that those who find themselves in a similar situation should safely exercise caution in self-defense.

“We advise people to use common sense and don’t oppose someone looking to steal to property,” said Chong.

Olga Bousvaros of the Westchester County League of Women Voters, whose office is also on the second floor next to Coin Mint, said when she arrived around 10 a.m. she saw the store employee very distraught.

“It’s just very upsetting,” said Bousvaros. “Who would want to do something like this to these people?”

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