Police are looking for a duo who were looking for a sugar high and stole candy and energy drinks from a Middle Village store, then assaulted a worker who tried to stop them.
According to authorities, at 5:03 a.m. on May 5, two unknown men entered a CVS, located at 79-60 Metropolitan Ave., carrying backpacks. Once inside, the suspects took 10 5-hour Energy shots and 20 Ferrero Rocher chocolates, valued at $50 and $47, respectively.
As the duo tried to leave the store, police said, they were confronted by a 26-year-old male employee, who one of the suspects shoved out of the way. The suspects then fled to parts unknown.
On May 14, the 104th Precinct tweeted out a photo of the suspects:
The Detective Squad is endeavoring to locate these individuals who are wanted for a Shoplifting Robbery. This happened on 5/9/19 5am at 79-60 Metropolitan Ave (CVS). After removing items from shelves they struggled with employee over the merchandise. Call 718-386-2723 with info. pic.twitter.com/IWWDu1eXha
— NYPD 104th Precinct (@NYPD104Pct) May 14, 2019
Anyone with information about this incident can call the 104th Precinct Detective Squad at 718-386-2723.
