NYPD: This Guy Robbed Carvel Store After Buying Ice Cream Cone

Jen Chung

Published Jul 27, 2014

Modified Jul 27, 2014

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The police are hoping the public can help them identify the suspect who robbed at Bronx Carvel store on Thursday.

According to the NYPD, a man walked into the Carvel at 1250 Castle Hill Avenue at 10:25 p.m. He ordered an ice cream cone, paid for it and then, allegedly, took out a gun and demanded the clerk give him money. Police say the clerk complied and the "suspect fled with an undetermined amount of money." The clerk was not injured.

Here's video from the incident:

The police describe the suspect as a male around 25 years old, 5'9" tall and weighing 150 pounds, adding that he may have a tattoo on his right arm. Anyone with information in regards to this robbery is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
The public can also submit their tips to the Crime Stoppers Website or text their tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.