CNS News– In a daring daylight heist, a crew armed with guns stormed a Gucci store located in Lower Manhattan, causing the upscale retailer to close its doors for the remainder of the day. The incident took place around 12:10 p.m. at the 14th Street retailer, where two men and a woman entered the premises brandishing a firearm.
Upon entering, they ordered employees to the ground while they proceeded to seize merchandise from the store shelves. Following the robbery, the perpetrators fled the scene in a Honda CRV, heading westbound on 14th Street. Despite the swift response from law enforcement, the culprits remain at large, with police refraining from disclosing the value of the stolen goods.
The brazen nature of the robbery has left both shoppers and retail workers in the neighborhood shaken, further exacerbating concerns over the rising crime rate in the area. Instances of theft and criminal activity have become increasingly prevalent, posing challenges for both businesses and residents alike.
NYC Gucci store robbed in broad daylight by brazen gun-toting crew https://t.co/lJtYsXZ5DR pic.twitter.com/0DoL9oyuF6
— New York Post (@nypost) February 19, 2024
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Retail workers, in particular, express their apprehension, citing the difficulty in retaining staff amidst such conditions. The incident underscores the broader issue of public safety and the need for heightened security measures to safeguard businesses and communities from similar acts of violence and theft.