A Harlem bodega worker described the terrifying ordeal when suspects started hurling knives at him during an attempted robbery. AliBaumanTV reports.
-- Police are searching for three suspects who were caught on video attacking bodega workers with knives and merchandise.
Surveillance video shows a man throw a rack of chips at two bodega workers, who are cornered behind the cash register. As he knocks over containers, a second suspect turns the corner and chucks a knife at the workers. Ramirez said the suspects came into the bodega on Convent Avenue off West 127th Street inIn the video, one suspect is seen picking up kitchen knives behind the counter, which were later hurled at Ramirez along with a bottle of tomato sauce, snacks and whatever else they could find.
"I tried to tell the guys please don't so this because I have a family. I was scared, totally scared," said Ramirez. While all that was going on, Ramirez said his brother came to the door to start his shift, looked inside and called 911. "He hiding over there, he go inside. But with the knife he get hit," said Ramirez. Citywide, robberies are up 13 percent so far in 2023, and up 200 percent in the precinct where the bodega robbery happened. Marte said deli workers continue to be targeted."We are asking our elected officials, let's work together for the public safety," said Marte.
Meanwhile, Ramirez is bruised on his torso and head, and has not had a good night's sleep since the robbery. Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at
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