Worker attacked with chemical, handcuffed in cafe robbery

Police in New York are looking for two men in connection with a violent robbery in Brooklyn.  The thugs sprayed a worker with a chemical and handcuffed him in cafe robbery

The NYPD says is happened in the early morning hours on Saturday.  Police say two men went into Lucky Internet Cafe in Sunset Park.  They sprayed an unknown chemical substance into the face of a 29-year-old employee.  When he fell to the floor they handcuffed him.

The men stole $600 from the cash register and $500 from the victim's wallet before taking off down 57th St.

The victim only sustained minor injuries in the attack.

Police released video of the men wanted for questioning.  They are both described as Asian.  One had a large build and is believed to be in his early 20s.  He was last seen wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers.

The other suspect is described as thin, in his early 20s and last seen wearing a light colored hooded shirt and light colored pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.  Police say that all calls are strictly confidential.

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