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Suspect robbed check cashing store with lighter fluid and lighter: NYPD [With Video]

Suspect robbed check cashing store with lighter fluid and lighter: NYPD [With Video]
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Bill Parry

CORONA — Police from the 110th Precinct are asking for help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in a commercial robbery.

A suspect entered ATN Financial Services, at 94-72 Corona Ave., Sunday and allegedly squirted lighter fluid throughout the location, brandished a lighter and demanded cash, police said.

An employee complied, handing over money, and the suspect allegedly fled, according to the NYPD. No injuries were reported in the robbery, cops said.

Those with information should contact NYPD’s Crimestoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting its website at nypdcrimestoppers.com or texting 274637 (CRIMES) and entering TIP577.