Ridgewood thief steals pills

By Gabriel Rom

RIDGEWOOD — An armed robber stole almost $7,500 in prescription drugs from a Ridgewood pharmacy, police said.

The robber allegedly flashed a gun at a worker behind the counter of the ARD Pharmacy on Myrtle Avenue near 60th Lane at around 2 p.m Thursday, Sept. 10.

The thief provided a duffel bag, which the employee loaded with an assortment of pills, according to police.

The suspect is bearded and stands at 5 foot 10 with dark, curly hair and was wearing a Yankees cap.