NEW ROCHELLE, NY — New Rochelle Police are looking for a suspect in armed robbery at BMK Wines & Liquors (dba, Amir’s Liquors) at 701 Main Street in New Rochelle.
The incumbent took place shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 12th.
According to police, an employee/victim told them a male black had entered his store while he was stocking the shelves.
The suspect walked directly to the cash register and removed about $400.00 in cash. The employee/victim said he ran towards the suspect and began to struggle with him at which point the suspect attempted to pull a black handgun from the back of his waistband. The employee/victim continued to struggle with the suspect, preventing him from gaining access to the gun. The struggle continued out onto the sidewalk.
While on Beechwood Avenue, the suspect ran to a vehicle and fled the area. The suspect is described as a male black, 6’6 in height, thin, scar on his right cheek and wearing red shoes and all black clothing.
Anyone with information is urged to call New Rochelle Police at 914-654-2300.