VIDEO: Armed robber steals from Bronx barber in the middle of haircut

NYPD seeking armed robber who stole from Bronx barber

The NYPD is on the hunt for a man who stole several hundred dollars in jewelry from a Bronx barber.

NEW YORK - The NYPD is on the hunt for an armed robber who stole several hundred dollars in jewelry from a barber in the Bronx who was in the midst of giving a customer a haircut.

The brazen robbery occurred on August 26. Surveillance video shows the robber entering E.T. Barbershop on East 183rd Street in the Belmont section of the Bronx at around 7 p.m.

The man was seen entering the shop and standing around for a few moments before pulling a gun from his shorts and, according to authorities, demanded the victim's property.

Police say the victim gave the suspect four gold chains, a Rolex watch, a ring, a gold bracelet, two phones, and $700 in cash.

The suspect then took off on foot.

Police describe the suspect as being between 30 and 35 years old, standing around 6’1". He was last seen wearing a black baseball, a white shirt, beige shorts, and black sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

Police say all calls are strictly confidential.

Credit: NYPD

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