Law enforcement is searching for the robbers after armed suspects targeted a Gucci store in New York City on Monday.
incident happened at the 14th Street store just after noon, according to new york post.
Gucci store in New York City robbed in broad daylight by gunmen https://t.co/lJtYsXZ5DR pic.twitter.com/0DoL9oyuF6
— New York Post (@nypost) February 19, 2024
The suspects, two men and a woman, were identified as entering the store, firing a firearm and instructing employees to lie on the ground while they grabbed merchandise.
fox 5 report:
After stealing $51,000 worth of luxury merchandise, the woman pulled up to the curb near the store’s entrance in a black Honda CRV, police said. Once the men got inside, the car sped off toward Ninth Avenue, nearly hitting another car and a bicyclist.
Police said the suspects drove into New Jersey through the Lincoln Tunnel. Their whereabouts after that are unknown.
video footage show The two suspects were wearing black clothing, hoods and masks and took what appeared to be a wallet from the store. One person is seen dragging a suitcase.
The store was closed for the day, and neighbors were upset when they heard the news.
One shopper said: post She felt sorry for her employees.
“The people who work in these stores don’t make a lot of money, but do we have to deal with this now? They’re just trying to make money and do their jobs. , I don’t think anyone should be afraid to go to work,” she commented.
Social media users shared their thoughts on the incident, one write“Why would you want to own a brick-and-mortar store in a high-crime city with a revolving-door criminal justice system these days?”
“It happens every day in high-end stores in New York City… Nothing happens to the criminals… Police aren’t allowed to do their jobs because Eric Adams is now Mayor of New York… Too sad …” Another user commented.
The newspaper also reported on January 8, “Violent crime is on the rise across New York City, with shootings occurring in multiple boroughs on Saturday.”
