Victim Assaulted During Gunpoint Robbery at Richmond Hill Currency Exchange

RICHMOND HILL, NY — Authorities are searching for suspects involved in a violent gunpoint robbery at a currency exchange business in Richmond Hill that left one employee injured.

The incident occurred on Monday, March 18, 2024. According to police reports, armed individuals entered the currency exchange storefront, brandished firearms, and demanded cash from the staff. During the confrontation, one victim was assaulted by the suspects. The perpetrators managed to secure an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the location in a waiting vehicle.

Emergency medical services arrived at the scene shortly after the robbery to treat the injured victim, whose injuries were described as non-life-threatening. Police have secured the area and are reviewing surveillance footage from the store and surrounding establishments to identify the suspects.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery or the suspects is urged to contact local authorities immediately. Police emphasize that any tips, even anonymous ones, could be crucial to resolving the case.