Police investigating multiple robberies minutes apart
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Police Investigating Multiple Robberies Minutes Apart

September 3, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – Police are probing a series of three robberies that took place in a roughly 10-minute timeframe on Friday within the 107 Precinct.

The first robbery occurred at 10:20 pm at Double J Deli on 168-02 Union Turnpike. Three unidentified men entered the store. One placed an object against the back of a 60-year-old employee and demanded cash, while two others removed $1,000 from the register.

A fourth individual acted as a lookout.

Six minutes later a second robbery was reported at Express Deli, located at 79-02 Parsons Boulevard. Three unidentified men came in and one simulated a firearm at a 27-year-old employee.

Police investigating multiple robberies minutes apart
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The other two took around $800 from the register. A fourth person stayed outside as a lookout.

Three minutes later, a nearby gas station was robbed. The robbery took place at a Gulf gas station at 141-50 Union Turnpike. One of the three unidentified men simulated a firearm and demanded money from a 40-year-old employee.

They took approximately $3,000 from the register. A fourth individual acted as a lookout.

No injuries were reported.

Adam Devine

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.