Crime & Safety

Gunman Robs Crown Heights Deli: NYPD

The Nostrand Avenue deli was held up at around 12:10 a.m. Wednesday morning, police said.

Police say the robber took $200 from the store at 809 Nostrand Avenue.
Police say the robber took $200 from the store at 809 Nostrand Avenue. (Google Maps)

CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — A Crown Heights deli was robbed of $200 by a gunman early Wednesday morning, police said.

At about 12:10 a.m., police said a man came into a deli at 809 Nostrand Ave., displayed a firearm, and said "give me your money," to a store owner.

Police said that the robber made off with $200.

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The investigation is ongoing, police said, adding that surveillance footage was being reviewed for images of the suspect.

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