QUEENS, NY – A Queens smoke shop was robbed of over $10,000 in merchandise on Thursday.
At approximately 2:08 PM, a riobbery occurred at “Puffume Smoke Shop,” situated at 43-45 44 Street, as reported to the police.
According to the report, two unidentified individuals entered the store and brandished a firearm, threatening the 21-year-old female employee present at the time.
These individuals proceeded to steal store merchandise worth $10,500 before fleeing the scene in a white 2014 Honda Accord with a NY license plate, heading southbound on 44 Street.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
The first individual, described as a male with a dark complexion and a thin build, was last seen wearing a black face mask, a blue hooded sweatshirt, a black backpack, pink gloves, black pants, and black shoes. He was also in possession of the firearm during the robbery. The second individual, also a male with a dark complexion and a thin build, had large black hair and was last seen wearing a white face mask, a black t-shirt, black gloves, and black pants.
The New York City Police Department urges anyone with relevant information regarding this incident to call their Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or through Twitter @NYPDTips.