"The unidentified suspect entered the business at 96-21 Rockaway Boulevard and removed 29 cellular phones from the register, valued at about $21,000, and took approximately $4,000 in cash."
"Local reporting shows a string of targeted robberies hitting commercial corridors in southeast Queens this year, with investigators linking multiple robberies in the Cross Bay Boulevard area to broader patterns."
"Using a firearm to assault an employee during a theft can lead to robbery and weapons charges under New York law, with penalties that increase depending on whether a gun was discharged."
On April 10, a robbery took place at a Rockaway Boulevard storefront where a suspect pistol-whipped a 32-year-old employee. The robber stole 29 high-end cellphones valued at $21,000 and approximately $4,000 in cash. The incident has prompted a citywide wanted alert as the suspect remains at large. Local reports indicate a pattern of similar targeted robberies in southeast Queens, leading businesses to enhance security measures. The use of a firearm during the theft could result in serious legal charges under New York law.
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