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VIDEO: Subway Restaurant Worker Goes After Robbery Suspect In The Bronx

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Security cameras captured a worker grab a pipe and chase after a man during a robbery at a Subway Restaurant in the Bronx, police said.

The incident occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the eatery located at 1047 East 163 St. in the Longwood section.

Surveillance video shows the suspect walking behind the counter and taking cash from the register. A worker then comes after the suspect with some sort of pipe, police said.

The worker was taken to a local hospital and treated for two cuts to his forehead.

Police did not disclose how much money the suspect stole.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS, visit the Crime Stoppers website, or text tips to 274637 (CRIMES) and enter TIP577.

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