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$27K stolen from man at Astoria check cashing store: police

check cashing robbery
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A suspect followed a man into an Astoria check cashing store before stealing his $27,000 bag of money, cops said.

The suspect trailed the 36-year-old victim into the store, David’s Check Cashing, located on 31st Street near 23rd Avenue, at about 11 a.m. on Oct. 23, police said. He then held up his hand, covered with a bag, indicating that he had a gun, and demanded cash from the victim.

The victim handed the suspect a bag containing about $27,000 in cash and the suspect fled, cops said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.

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