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Police Seek Suspect In Armed Robbery Outside Manhattan Building

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are asking the public for help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Manhattan.

Police said the suspect approached a 21-year-old woman and robbed her at gunpoint outside 325 East 80 St. around 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 28.

The suspect took off heading east on 80th Street with the victim's purse, police said.

Authorities described the suspect as an Asian male in his 20s.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip by logging onto Crime Stoppers website or text a tip to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

 

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