Video Captures Violent Robbery In Miami Business, Subjects At Large
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- Miami Police are looking for two men they say were involved in a violent armed robbery at a Miami store.
Surveillance video shows a hooded, armed bandit drop in after climbing over a wall at the business located at 5742 N.W. 2nd Avenue on Friday around 8 a.m.
"I was sitting down and heard something at the window and I say, 'let me see what happened.' I look. He already jumped and he say, "give me the money, all the money," said the clerk did not want to be identified.
The armed bandit entered the secured employee area, immediately grabbing a female worker in a choke-hold and dragging her across the office.
The worker points out a spot where there is cash. Police said that's when the bandit ordered the victim to put the money in a black bag.
"He just put the gun here. He have a bag, put the money in there and put the gun here," said the clerk.
Moments later, you see the bandit pistol whip the woman before he continues to stuff the money in the bag.
"That day, I think I was dying," said the clerk.
Not even a minute later, he is out of the business, climbing up the same wall that got him in.
Officers said a second man, during the robbery, walked into the business and locked the front door behind him.
"Another suspect which is outside that enclosed area actually goes into the store, locks the door behind him so no one can come in or come out," said Sgt. Freddie Cruz with City of Miami Police.
Both men got away in a black, news model vehicle, possibly a Lexus with dark tinted windows.
Investigators said they are looking for a black male, 25-30 years of age, 5'6-5'8, 140 lbs and another black male, 25-30 years of age 5'8 180 lbs.
As for the clerk, she is recovering but scared.
"I can't sleep at night," she said.
Miami Police want locals to take a close look at the video and see if they recognize the man. Anyone with information is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.