Police Searching for Suspect in Gunpoint Robbery Inside Building on Throop Avenue

Police are searching for a suspect following a gunpoint robbery inside a residential building earlier this month.

According to the NYPD, the incident happened on Monday, May 4, at around 8:15 p.m. near Gates Avenue and Throop Avenue within the confines of the 79th Precinct.

The suspect entered the lobby of the building and approached a 25-year-old victim before displaying a firearm and demanding property. The suspect then reportedly took $40 cash from the victim before fleeing the area on foot.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

The NYPD has released images of the suspect and is asking the public for help identifying and locating the individual as the investigation continues.