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A two-man team of shoplifters swiped more than $6,500 in clothes from Bloomingdales in Midtown Manhattan, threatening workers with a sparking Taser as they fled the scene, police said Saturday.
Cops released surveillance images of the two suspects — one recorded holding the Taser — on Saturday and asked the public for help in identifying them.
The duo, both wearing sunglasses, entered the Bloomingdales on Third Ave. and 59th St. in Midtown at about 1:15 p.m. on March 6 and began taking clothes off the rack.
The thieves had collected $6,540 worth of items and were about to leave without paying when store employees tried to stop them from escaping.
As they headed to the door, one of the men pulled out a Taser and hit the trigger, causing it to spark, employees told police.
They threatened to jolt the workers as they fled the store with their loot. No injuries were reported.
Police recovered surveillance images of the two men, who both wore hooded jackets.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
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