By Tara Lynn
Executive Director Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce
We were all shocked and disturbed by the recent robbery at Skaneateles Furs. When something happens to one of us, everyone is impacted.
Skaneateles Town Square invites you to an evening featuring Chief of Police, Dan Coon & Officer McGinn
“How to Keep Yourself and Your Business Safe”
Monday, October 24th
5:30 PM
Skaneateles Town Square (2nd Floor) 61 Fennell Street, Skaneateles.
Skaneateles Police are investigating a strong arm robbery which occurred at Skaneateles Furs located 36 E. Genesee St in the Village. At 4:20pm a black male entered the store and asked the clerk for assistance. As she was showing him different fur coats he came up behind her and put a choke hold on her. He then dragged her behind the register. She lost consciousness as a result of the choke hold. The male took her purse and then took several fur coats off the racks and put them in a plastic garbage bag and left the store. Suspect vehicle was parked on E. Genesee St near the store facing east. There was a second male in the car, unknown if white or black. The car was described as a dark 4dr. sedan. The black male driver was wearing a baseball cap, dark jacket and sunglasses. Suspect vehicle last seen in vicinity of State St.
The salesclerk was transported to Auburn Hospital as a result of neck pain from being choked.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Skaneateles Police at 685-3819
