NYPD Searching for Two Knife-Wielding Suspects After Assault on Store Employee at Chelsea CVS

KNIVES OUT in Chelsea - Robbers Wave Knives, Beat Employee During CVS Attack 

Nothing Taken?

By Staff Reporter

Manhattan Voice

March 12, 2026

NEW YORK, NY - A pair of knives wielding robbers terrorized a Chelsea CVS store last month and police have just released new video. Cops say the robbers beat a female employee during the melee. 

According to police, the incident occurred on Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m. inside a CVS Pharmacy store located within the confines of the 10th Precinct.

Investigators say the two unidentified individuals entered the CVS and confronted a store employee during the evening hours. During the encounter, the suspects allegedly brandished knives and punched a 22-year-old female employee in the face.

Police say the assault happened quickly inside the store before the suspects fled the location.

Despite the violent nature of the encounter, authorities confirmed that no property was taken during the incident. The victim refused medical attention at the scene, according to police.

Following the attack, the two individuals fled the CVS on foot, heading to parts unknown. 

Police released surveillance video of the robbery from inside the store.

Authorities are urging anyone who may recognize the individuals involved in the Chelsea CVS assault investigation to come forward.

Public tips often play a key role in solving cases like this, especially when investigators are attempting to identify unidentified suspects involved in an assault inside a New York City retail store.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on X @NYPDTips. 

All calls are confidential.