BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Police in western New York have charged a man who they say impersonated a police officer in an attempt to get discounted coffee.
WIVB-TV reports the 48-year-old man flashed a fake badge and gun at a Starbucks in Buffalo, claiming he was a detective and asked for a discount.
Authorities say the man then left Starbucks and tried to get into Spot Coffee after closing time by claiming he was a police officer. He was later arrested.
Police say the man was carrying a BB gun. He was charged with criminal trespassing, criminal impersonation of a police officer and menacing.
