Knife-wielding duo locks store worker in bathroom, steals over $3K in Queens robbery

New York City Police officers on scene
New York City Police officers on scene

QUEENS, NY — The NYPD is searching for two individuals wanted in connection with a commercial robbery that took place Wednesday evening in Richmond Hill, within the confines of the 102nd Precinct.

According to police, the incident occurred on March 19, 2025, at approximately 7:50 p.m. inside a business located at 112-02 Jamaica Avenue. Two unidentified suspects entered the store, displayed a knife, and demanded property from a 22-year-old male employee.

Key Points

  • Two suspects robbed a store on Jamaica Avenue after locking the employee in a bathroom
  • The thieves made off with electronics and cash totaling $3,050
  • The NYPD is seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects, who remain at large

The victim was then forcibly locked in the store’s bathroom while the suspects removed electronics and cash totaling approximately $3,050. After the robbery, both individuals fled the location on foot in an unknown direction.

There were no reported injuries in the incident. The victim was later freed and notified authorities.

The NYPD has released surveillance images of the suspects, which are available via the department’s DCPI. The case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at the Crime Stoppers website.