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3 wanted in armed robbery at Queens convenience shop

Police searching for suspects in armed robbery in Queens
Police searching for suspects in armed robbery in Queens 00:20

NEW YORK -- Police are searching for three suspects accused in an armed robbery in Ridgewood, Queens.

Investigators say one person pulled a gun on a clerk at a smoke and convenience shop on Cypress Avenue on July 19.

The two other people allegedly walked behind the counter and robbed the employee. Police say they got away with about $1,000 from the employee and $600 from the register.

They fled on bikes.

No injuries were reported.

Anyone with any 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). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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