Armed man steals $2,000 worth of meds from NYC pharmacy

An armed robber stole $2,000 worth of prescription medications from an East Harlem pharmacy on Wednesday afternoon, police and sources said.

The suspect, wearing a tiger print shirt, flashed a gun and robbed Riverton Pharmacy at 2085 Lexington Avenue at about 3:30 p.m., according to police and sources.

The NYPD is looking for this man in connection with a pharmacy robbery on July 7, 2021 in Harlem.
The NYPD is looking for this man in connection with a pharmacy robbery on July 7, 2021 in Harlem.
NYPD
The armed suspect stole $2,000 worth of prescription medications during the July 7, 2021 robbery.
The armed suspect stole $2,000 worth of prescription medications during the July 7, 2021 robbery.
NYPD

The crook fled with the pills stuffed in a green store bag, sources said.

He was still on the loose as of early Thursday, police said.

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