NY man robbed Taco Bell, tried to hide in strip club across the street.

Police say an Upstate New York man robbed a fast food restaurant and then tried to hide in a strip club across the street. According to The Times Union, Paul E. Rostick was arrested Tuesday night after he robbed the Taco Bell located on Loudon Road in Colonie, just outside of Albany. Colonie Police say Rostick, a 34-year-old Watervliet resident, asked a cashier for change just before 7:30 p.m. When the employee refused, Rostick allegedly demanded money, pulling the cash register off the counter and threatening to kill the cashier. The employee finally gave Rostick $340 in cash and he fled on foot to Nite Moves, a gentlemen’s club located on the other side of Loudon Road. Taco Bell staff called police to report the robbery and, three minutes later, officers found Rostick inside the strip club and recovered the money. He’s been charged with 3rd degree robbery, and 2nd degree criminal mischief, both felonies, plus misdemeanor petty larceny. According to the Daily Gazette, Rostick allegedly caused $3,000 worth of damage when he pulled the cash register off the counter. There were several customers inside Taco Bell during the incident; police said they cooperated with the investigation and no injuries were reported. Rostick was released on probation, per the state’s new bail reform laws. He is due back in court at a later date.