Three armed men broke into a Buddhist temple in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon, stole handfuls of cash and fled.
Investigators arrive at the scene of a robbery at a Buddhist temple in Brooklyn. (Peter Garber/Fox News Digital)
The armed robbery occurred at Wat Samakki Dhamikaram, 26 Rugby Road, Flatbush, around 2:30 p.m.
The robbers reportedly entered the Buddhist temple from the back. (Peter Garber/Fox News Digital)
The New York City Police Department said four monks were inside the temple when armed robbers broke into the back of the temple. At least one of the armed robbers pointed a gun at the monks and demanded they hand over money and property.
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This Buddhist temple is located at 26 Rugby Road in Brooklyn. (Peter Garber/Fox News Digital)
The trio, all believed to be male, fled on foot heading north on Rugby Road. The suspects were still on the run as of Sunday evening.
New York City police officers on the scene after a robbery. (Peter Garber/Fox News Digital)
“The monks are very scared now. They are very scared,” said Kim Duong, 52. new york daily news. “We were lucky no one was hurt.”
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Temple for further comment.
