Police in New York City are searching for three armed robbers who stole $100,000 worth of merchandise from a Pokémon store.It happened Wednesday night in Manhattan.The store was holding a community event with more than 40 people when the robbers stormed in.Authorities said attendees were held at gunpoint as the thieves pillaged the shelves.An employee said the robbery was over in just three minutes.The suspects are described as three masked men wearing anime backpacks armed with a gun and hammers.The store had just opened in November.The owner says they’re considering hiring an armed guard.Similar robberies have happened over the past week in Boston, Seattle, and Los Angeles.
NEW YORK —
Police in New York City are searching for three armed robbers who stole $100,000 worth of merchandise from a Pokémon store.
It happened Wednesday night in Manhattan.
The store was holding a community event with more than 40 people when the robbers stormed in.
Authorities said attendees were held at gunpoint as the thieves pillaged the shelves.
An employee said the robbery was over in just three minutes.
The suspects are described as three masked men wearing anime backpacks armed with a gun and hammers.
The store had just opened in November.
The owner says they’re considering hiring an armed guard.
Similar robberies have happened over the past week in Boston, Seattle, and Los Angeles.