Bodega Bandit at Large

By QNS Editorial Posted on March 29, 2012

Police are asking the public’s assistance in tracking down the armed bandit seen in these surveillance camera images who is wanted for holding up a bodega in Corona last month. Law enforcement sources said the stickup occurred at 7:20 a.m. on Feb. 26 inside the shop located at 107-24 Corona Ave. Authorities described an African-American male believed to be between 25 and 35 years of age, standing between 5’6″- and 5’8″-tall with brown eyes while wearing a gray baseball cap, a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and tan work boots. Reportedly, the gunman approached a store clerk, displayed a silver revolver and demanded cash. After obtaining money, police said, the crook fled from the scene. The incident was reported to the 110th Precinct; there were no injuries. Anyone with information regarding the case that could prove helpful is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-577-TIPS, by text message to 274637 (enter information, then the code TIP577) or online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com. All calls and messages will be kept confidential.

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