Man caught on CCTV crossing himself before robbing New York clothing store

The robber stole up to eighteen pieces of high-end clothing

Wednesday 28 March 2018 13:15 BST

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New York City police have released CCTV footage of a man robbing a clothing shop in Brooklyn.

The man is seen removing his cap and crossing himself before taking a large piece of masonry and throwing it through the glass shopfront.

The robber stole up to 18 pieces of high-end clothing from Ziani Fine Italian Clothing during the latest cold snap to hit the New York metropolitan area.

Anyone with information should contact NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). All calls are confidential.

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Man caught on CCTV crossing himself before robbing New York clothing store

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