A robbery turned violent at a store in the Bronx and the fight between the robber and the store clerk was caught on surveillance camera.
Police released video recorded inside the store showing the moments when an alleged robber and the 55-year-old worker exchange blows.
Amid the chaos, authorities say the suspect threw a screwdriver at the man multiple times. The thief made contact with the side of the employee’s face, but police say he refused medical attention.
The incident occurred on February 16 at a store ee ee on East 149th St. Authorities said the clerk approached the suspect when he saw him hiding the merchandise as he moved around the store.
After attacking the worker, police say the robber fled the store with $30 worth of clothing.
The suspect emerged dressed in a white hooded sweatshirt, white sweatpants and white tennis shoes.
If you have information, you can confidentially call the authorities at 1-888-57-PISTA.
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