Search Is On For Man Who Tried To Rob Off-Duty Cop At Gunpoint
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD has asked the public for help in tracking down a man who robbed an off-duty cop at gun point.
At 1:10 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, the masked suspect approached the 30-year-old victim, brandished a firearm, and told the officer not to move.
The off-duty cop drew his firearm, took cover, and identified himself to the suspect. The suspect announced that he was going to kill the officer and fired a shot before fleeing the scene.
The suspect has been described as a black male in his 20s, he is 5'7" and weighs 150-lbs.
Anyone with information regarding this incident has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS[8477]. The public can also submit tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES(274637) and entering TIP577.
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