Robbery suspect points gun at Destiny USA store employees after chase into parking garage

Syracuse, N.Y. — When three young men stole items from Finish Line at Destiny USA this weekend, a manager and other employees ran after them, Syracuse police said.

But after the workers chased the three into a parking garage, one of the suspects pulled out a gun, city police spokesman Lt. Matthew Malinowski said.

“The store manager and several other employees gave chase to the parking garage,” Malinowski said. “While in the parking garage, one of the suspects displayed a handgun.”

The suspects got into a vehicle and drove off, he said. Witnesses said the “male juvenile” who pointed the gun at Finish Line employees was in the passenger’s seat of the car before it took off, Malinowski said.

Officers were called to Destiny USA for the robbery at 4:11 p.m. Sunday.

Finish Line is a retail chain that sells athletic footwear, apparel and accessories, as well as fan gear.

Syracuse police are continuing to investigate the robbery, and ask anyone with information to call them at (315) 442-5222.

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