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Video: Armed Suspect Robbing Tasti D-Lite, Blue Marble Ice Cream Stores
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Jen Chung
Published Oct 26, 2012
Modified Oct 26, 2012
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A stone-cold robber has robbed two Brooklyn frozen treat joints in the past week. The NYPD says that the suspect, who brandishes a black firearm, has hit Tasti D-Lite and Blue Marble Ice Cream stores in Brooklyn.
According to the police, the first incident happened at the Tast D-Lite in Park Slope on Wednesday, October 17th at 9:50 p.m. The suspect demanded money and fled. Here's video:
Then, on Monday, October 22nd, he hit the Blue Marble Ice Cream on Court Street at 8:15 p.m., showing his gun, demanding money and fleeing.
The suspect is described as a black male in his 40s, around 180 pounds and 6'.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
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Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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