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Two Suspects Sought for Robbing Customers at Gunpoint Outside Astoria Coffee Shop Tuesday: NYPD

Under Pressure Espresso Bar, located at 30-92 31st St., at around 3:30 p.m

Police are searching for two men who robbed customers at gunpoint outside Under Pressure Espresso Bar in Astoria Tuesday (Photo: Google Maps)

Aug. 17, 2022 By Michael Dorgan

Police are searching for two men who robbed customers at gunpoint outside an Astoria coffee shop Tuesday.

The armed robbery took place outside Under Pressure Espresso Bar, located at 30-92 31st St., at around 3:20 p.m., according to police and a worker at the store.

The suspects, who were on a motorcycle and dressed in black, pulled up outside the establishment and displayed a gun in front of several customers who were sitting outside the cafe, according to police and sources. A Reddit user was first to report the robbery.

The pair then robbed at least two customers of jewelry and watches, according to Patch.

The suspects then fled the scene on the bike northbound on 31st Street, according to sources.

Police said that no injuries were reported.

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