A man caught shoplifting at a Jamaica children’s clothing store attacked two security guards with an ice pick before fleeing, cops said.
The suspect was trying to leave Cookie’s Kids on Jamaica Avenue with the stolen merchandise at about 6 p.m. on Monday when he set off a security alarm at the door, police said.
As a store security guard was trying to restrain him, the suspect pulled out an ice pick and struck him in the lip, authorities said. When another security guard came to help, the suspect stabbed him in the arm with the pick, then fled the store.
Both guards did not need to be hospitalized, cops said.
Police describe the suspect as black, 26 to 30 years old, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a design on the front, camouflage hat, orange glasses and two chains around his neck.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
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