Knife And Gun-Wielding Duo Rob Crown Heights Deli, Cops Say

CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — Cops are searching for two men who robbed a Crown Heights deli after taking out a knife and gun in the store.

The duo went into St. John's Deli on St. Johns Place just before 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, police said. One of the men took out a black gun and "menaced" a 25-year-old man and 39-year-old man, one of which he appeared to chase out of the store while holding the gun, according to police and video.

The second man took out a knife, police said.

The first man then went behind the counter and took $2,650, police said. The duo fled in a white Audi down Ralph Avenue after the crime, according to police.

Police said the fist man is between 30 to 35 years of age, stands about 5’ 8” to 6’ 1” tall, weighs 180 to 210 pounds and was last seen wearing a black and white striped sweatshirt, blue jeans and dark blue sneakers. The second man is approximately 50 to 60 years of age, stands about 5’ 10” to 6’ tall, weighs 200 to 230 pounds and was last seen wearing a tan skullcap, yellow jacket, tan sweatpants and tan work boots, according to police.

They released surveillance photos of both of the men:

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.