BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — A gun-wielding bandit held up a Fulton Street meat market Thursday afternoon, making off with nearly $7,000 in the second robbery at the shop in four months, police said.
A gunman, wear a red jacket, hoodie and mask, walked into Gonzalez Meat Market at 1874 Fulton St. about 12:30 p.m., pointed his handgun at the cashier then stalked off with $6,800 after snatching it out of the employee's hand, police said.
Police are looking for help identifying the perpetrator who was captured on security camera footage. The suspect, who is wearing jeans, a red jacket and tan boots, walks into the shop, approaches the counter and waves what looks like a gun at the clerk.
It's been an unlucky few months for the Fulton Street shop. Another armed robber targeted the shop in November and stole $2,400 in cash.
Gonzalez Meat Market declined to comment.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477) or visit the website.
