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Teens Fail to Rob 2 Chinatown Businesses, Police Say

By Ben Fractenberg | February 2, 2016 7:36pm
 Police are looking for a pair of teens who attempted to rob two Canal Street businesses on Monday, Feb. 1, 2015.
Police are looking for a pair of teens who attempted to rob two Canal Street businesses on Monday, Feb. 1, 2015.
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MANHATTAN — A pair of bumbling bandits tried to rob a Canal Street pharmacy and bank on Monday, but failed to get any money, according to the NYPD.

The teens entered Chinatown Pharmacy at 156 Canal St. at about 5:15 p.m., simulated a firearm to a worker and then fled without getting any cash, police said.

Then 10 minutes later they went to a Chase Bank at 180 Canal St. and again simulated a firearm to a male customer. The man put his wallet and cellphone on the counter, but the pair ran off before grabbing them.

Both suspects are between 16 and 18 years old and 150 to 160 pounds.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).  You can also submit a tip by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com