NYC suspect shoves 73-year-old man to ground in attempted robbery, police say
NYPD investigators are searching for a male suspect who was caught on video shoving a 73-year-old man to the ground in a broad daylight robbery attempt on Sunday.
A New York City shoplifter is on the run after he attempted to stab a pharmacy store security guard following an attempted robbery Saturday morning.
The video shows the man loading a bag of cold food and beverage items from the store's refrigerator. As he tries to exit with the stolen items, he is confronted by a security guard and a physical altercation ensues.
The unidentified man later revealed a hypodermic needle in his possession and attempted to stab the security guard, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Man tries to stab security guard at NYC Duane Reade during an attempted robbery (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
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The security guard reportedly injured his hand during the altercation but refused to receive any form of medical attention. The suspect remains at large.
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