4 thieves grab merch at Staten Island CVS, pull gun when confronted

NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — Police on Wednesday released a photo of a group of four men and women sought for pulling out a gun during a robbery at a Staten Island CVS pharmacy last month.

The suspects entered the pharmacy located at 1938 Victory Blvd. in Meiers Corners just after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22, authorities said.

According to officials, two women began taking store items and attempted to leave the store.

When a store employee confronted the women, one of the men wearing a face mask then brandished a firearm.

The suspects then fled location in a black SUV to parts unknown.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).