Cops seek man in attempted robbery of Lord & Taylor
Police have released a surveillance image of a man they said they are seeking in connection with the attempted robbery of Lord & Taylor in Bay Shore on June 28, 2017. Credit: SCPD
He flashed a gun and demanded money from a cashier late last month at a Lord & Taylor store in Bay Shore, but ultimately fled the scene empty-handed, Suffolk County police said.
Now, police have released video surveillance footage of the incident — and are asking your help in identifying the suspect.
Police said the attempted robbery took place at the Lord & Taylor at 1701 Sunrise Hwy. at about 4:50 p.m. on June 28. The suspect displayed the handgun, demanding cash, but then fled without any proceeds.
Video of the incident is now available on YouTube at YouTube.com/scpdtv and then clicking on the link: Wanted for Robbery 17-378178.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-8477.
All calls will remain confidential and callers are eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
John Valenti, a reporter at Newsday since 1981, has been honored nationally by the Associated Press and Society of the Silurians for investigative, enterprise and breaking news reporting, as well as column writing, and is the author of “Swee'pea,” a book about former New York playground basketball star Lloyd Daniels. Valenti is featured in the Emmy Award-winning ESPN 30-for-30 film “Big Shot.”
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