2 Nassau Stores A Mile Apart Robbed At Gunpoint

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — Nassau County police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred on Thursday in stores about a mile apart.

According to police, the first robbery happened at 4 a.m. at a 7-Eleven located at 333 Oak St. in Uniondale. Police say a man entered the store, approached the clerk, pulled out a handgun and demanded cash. The clerk gave the man cash, and the robber fled on foot.

The second robbery occurred at a Dunkin' Donuts, located at 467 Old Country Road in Westbury, at 7:20 p.m. Police say the robber entered the store, approached the clerk, pulled out a handgun and demanded cash. The clerk gave him the money, and he fled on foot.

No one was hurt in either robbery.

In both cases, police say the robber was a thin black man, about 5 feet, 8 inches tall. The first robber was wearing a gray sweatshirt and sweatpants. The second robber was wearing a black sweatshirt and sweatpants, as well as a black mask. Police have not said whether or not the same person was responsible for both robberies.

Anyone with information about either robbery is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.