NEW YORK, NY – A smoke shop in Brooklyn was the target of a violent robbery on Tuesday when suspects entered the store and assaulted the clerk.
According to police, at around 10:15 pm, the two suspects entered the store and pistol-whipped a 33-year-old clerk before picking up the store’s safe and leaving with it. The brazen armed robbers also made off with cash and an undisclosed amount of merchandise from the 539 Nostrand Avenue location.
The clerk was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.
Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.
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