NEW YORK (AP) - New York City police are searching for a man who they say stole a pair of designer sneakers from a 17-year-old boy in a shoe swap scheme.
WCBS-TV reports the robbery happened around noon Saturday in Manhattan near an event called Sneaker Con NYC. Police say the suspect had agreed to meet with the victim to buy a pair of Yeezy sneakers for $340 following an online conversation.
Police say the suspect and victim met at a subway station. Authorities say the suspect flashed a gun in his waistband after he said he needed to break a $100 bill. Police say the suspect grabbed the victim’s shoes and ran away.
Police have released surveillance footage of the suspect. An investigation continues.
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Information from: WCBS-TV, http://www.cbs2ny.com
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