Police: Man allegedly threatened cashier with gun at Highbridge deli

A man is accused of threatening a deli worker at gunpoint in Highbridge, police say.

News 12 Staff

Aug 8, 2020, 11:39 AM

Updated 1,367 days ago

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A man is accused of threatening a deli worker at gunpoint in Highbridge, police say.

News 12 is told the suspect allegedly entered the deli and took a drink from the refrigerator.

He then threatened the cashier with a gun, demanding he not pay for the beverage before fleeing.

The worker was not hurt in the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.


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