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BUFFALO, N.Y. — 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 that Mark Stetter, 48, flashed a fake badge and gun at a Starbucks in Buffalo around 11 p.m. Friday. Police say the man claimed he was a detective and asked for a discount.

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Authorities say Stetter 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 Stetter was carrying a BB gun.

Police have charged him with criminal trespassing, criminal impersonation of a police officer and menacing.