What to Know
- A man who stole a Starbucks mug is on the loose after he threatened an employee with a knife.
- The employee chased the robber after he swiped a mug from a midtown Starbucks, and when he caught up to him, he threatened to stab him.
- Police are still searching for the robber. Those with any information are asked to call Crime Stoppers.
Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a travel mug from a Starbucks store in midtown, then threatened worker with a knife when the worker chased after him.
The suspect walked into a Starbucks store on Seventh Avenue near West 36th Street the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 17, swiped a travel mug off a shelf and walked out without paying for it, police said. A 25-year-old employee chased after him in an attempt to retrieve the mug.
When the worker caught up to the man, the man showed a knife and threatened to stab him, according to police. The robber then fled down into the subway at 34 Street/Herald Square.
The man is described as 35 to 45 years old, 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds. He wore eyeglasses, a gray or light green sweat-suit, and he had a shopping bag and rolling travel cart with him.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
