Thief wanted for stealing merchandise from DUMBO Market

The thief was confronted by a 19-year-old employee who demanded the stolen items back.

Caithlin Pena

Oct 3, 2025, 10:03 AM

Updated 9 hr ago

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A thief who stole merchandise from DUMBO Market is on the loose.
Police say that on Oct. 1, a man entered DUMBO Market on Front Street, took several items and tried to leave. He was confronted by a 19-year-old employee who demanded the stolen items back.
The thief then took out a firearm before escaping on a bicycle towards Washington Street. No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).