Two workers, aged 66 and 30, were the victims of a slashing during a robbery at 2401 Gourmet Deli Grocery, located at 24-01 31st StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., last nightGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

At approximately 11:30PM on Tuesday, January 7th, two men allegedly walked into the deli and attempted to steal the store’s ATM machineGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. According to a breaking report published by Patch, when the deli’s employees attempted to stop the robbery, they were slashed in the face and neckGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Both men were treated at Elmhurst Hospital for their injuriesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

According to police sources cited by Patch, authorities are still searching for the suspects in the investigation, who were ultimately able to steal the ATM machine and fleeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.