NYPD: Man Pretending To Be Police Officer Robs Women At Gunpoint Inside Queens Spa

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A man pretending to be an officer robbed three women at a spa in Queens, according to the NYPD.

It happened back on April 22 inside 39 Spa on Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica.

A man pretending to be an officer robbed three women at a spa in Queens, according to the NYPD. (Credit: NYPD)

Police said the suspect claimed to be an officer and carried a gun and shield.

Newly released surveillance video shows him pointing the gun at one of the victims.

Police said he made off with the women's cellphone and approximately $800 in cash.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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