Robber Targets 3 BK stores: Police

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Police are searching for a man responsible for robbing 3 convience stores in Prpsepect Park and Flatbush.

The first reported incident took place on March 28 at about 9:50 p.m. at 1818 Caton Avenue, according to a NYPD spokesperson.

Two unidentified individuals entered Caton Deli & Luncheonette and simulated a firearm wrapped in a black plastic bag then demanded cash from inside the register, police said. The two individuals fled on foot with approximately $900.

The second incident occured two days later on March 30 at 2186 Bedford Avenue, police said. At about 8:17 p.m., an unidentified man entered Sunrise Grocery and demanded cash after flashing a gun at the store clerk.

The man fled on foot with approximately $1,200, police said.

The same man attempted to rob a grocery store located at 560 Remsen Avenue on April 2 but was unsuccesful, according to police. On April 4, the individual, at about 9:42 p.m., robbed a K & K Grocery located at 409 Utica Avenue. He simulated a firearm wrapped in a black plastic bag and managed to flee the location with with approximately $400.

All 4 incident had no injuries reported.

Anyone with information in regard to these incidents 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 Twitter @NYPDTips.