Armed Robbery took place at the East Garden Kitchen, 739 Main St., on February 13, 2014 @ 8:20pm
Release Date: Friday, February 14, 2014
Subject: Armed Robbery
Blotter Number: 2014-402846
Details: At approximately 8:20pm on Thursday, February 13, 2014 the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery that took place at the East Garden Kitchen located at 739 Main Street.
One masked male suspect entered the restaurant and demanded money from an employee of the restaurant while threatening the use of a handgun. The male left on foot with an undetermined amount of cash. No one was injured during the robbery.
Town of Poughkeepsie patrol officers, detectives and a town K-9 unit were immediately dispatched to the area. The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department also assisted at the scene.
The description of the suspect is as follows:
Black male, 6'1 - 6'2'' tall, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, a black ski mask and black gloves.
Anyone with information concerning this robbery is asked to call the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department at 845-485-3666 or leave a tip at TownPolice.net
For further information call:
Chief of Police: 845-485-3660
Detective Division: 845-485-3670
Address/Location
Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department
19 Tucker Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 845-485-3666