Two Bandits Hold Up Liquor Store On Avenue Z, Cops Say

Two bandits stormed an Avenue Z Liquor store Sunday night and drew a pistol on an employee while demanding cash, police say.

The heist occurred just after 7pm at the Friendly Liquor Discount Store located at the intersection of Avenue Z and Sheepshead Bay Road, according to authorities. One of the suspects pulled out a silver handgun during the robbery, cops say.

Police did not disclose the amount of money stolen because the investigation is ongoing. The suspects are both described as Hispanic men, about five feet, seven inches tall, and 180 pounds. Cops say they fled the store on foot.

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