A 36-year-old man has fallen prey to a horrible robbery – $27,000 in cash.

 

The NYPD released this picture of the suspect, after he stole the money.

 

 

The events unfolded on the morning of October 23rd, around 11 am, when the suspect followed his victim into a check-cashing store – David’s Check Cashing on 31st Street – and stole his bag of money. The suspect has his hand covered with a plastic bag – imitating a gun.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call 800-577-TIPS (8477), submit them through the crimse stoppers website or text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.