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Man Robs Kew Gardens Hills Liquor Store at Gunpoint: NYPD

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Jan. 9, 2020 By Michael Dorgan

Police are looking for a man who robbed a Kew Gardens Hills liquor store at gunpoint Sunday.

The gun-toting suspect entered Hakerem Wine & Liquor, located at 141-22 Jewel Ave., at around 5:40 p.m. Jan. 5 and demanded money from the register.

The store clerk complied and the man fled the store with approximately $800.

The suspect is described as being approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 180 pounds.

He was last seen wearing a dark green hoody jacket, light green scarf, black jeans, black and white sneakers, black gloves and black ski mask.

The police have released surveillance footage and photos in relation to the incident and anyone with information is asked to call Crime stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

There were no injuries reported in regard to the robbery.

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Maybe they should give all businesses a crook package to hand over with the stolen money ?
We can include a gift card ….a certificate for dinner for 2 at the restaurant of the crooks choice and an invitation to rob them again next week after the money runs out …ya think …we need to be easier on the gentlemen that STEAL from the working people

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