NYPD: Fake Cop Shakes Down Astoria Homeowner For 'Donation'
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD is looking for a man caught on surveillance video accused of impersonating a police officer to rob a Queens homeowner.
The incident happened last month in Astoria.
Investigators say the suspect flashed a shield and demanded a donation for the 114th Precinct station house from a 30-year-old man.
He allegedly told the victim that if he refused, he better leave queens.
It was unclear how much money he got away with.
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