Brooklyn smoke shop worker threatened with gun, razor in robbery, 3 sought

Brooklyn smoke shop worker threatened with gun, razor in robbery, 3 sought
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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police are searching for an armed trio who allegedly threatened a smoke shop worker with a razor in Brooklyn earlier this month.

It happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, inside of a smoke shop located at 209 Neptune Ave. in Brighton Beach.

According to officials, the three suspects entered the store and displayed a firearm and a razor blade to a store employee.

One suspect displayed the firearm and demanded money from the employee and the suspects stole $800 cash and $3,000 worth of assorted vape products before fleeing in a black Honda Accord westbound on Ocean view Avenue.

The employee did not sustain any injuries from the incident and no property damage was reported.

The first suspect was last seen wearing a black and brown jacket turned inside out, black pants, gloves and a black face mask.

The second suspect was last seen wearing a white jacket turned inside out, black pants, one glove and white sneakers.

The third suspect was last seen wearing a black jacket turned inside out, light pants, one glove and black sneakers.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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