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Cops Seek Thief Who Stole $1,000 Worth Of Cigars From Manhattan Shop

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Authorities are searching for a thief who took off with more than $1,000 worth of cigars from a Manhattan shop.

Police said the man walked into the Davidoff of Geneva Cigar Lounge at 1390 Sixth Ave. around 4:20 p.m. on Nov. 23rd and took four boxes of cigars from inside a humidor.

The suspect then fled on foot southbound on Sixth Avenue, police said.

No one was injured in the robbery.

Authorities described the suspect as a black male, about 30 years old, 5'7" tall, and weighing 156 pounds with short black hair. He was last seen wearing a grey shirt, black scarf, grey pants, black shoes and sunglasses.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 77-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a tip by logging onto Crime Stoppers website or text a tip to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.

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