Cops: Man Robs Thomaston Gas Station at Gunpoint

A man robbed a Thomaston gas station at gunpoint Monday evening, authorities said.

Nassau detectives say a man entered the BP Gas Station located at 655 Northern Boulevard at 6:20 p.m., displayed a black handgun and demanded the attendant to hand over the cash from the register. The subject fired a round into the wall, causing no injuries. He fled with an undetermined amount of cash on foot and headed west on Northern Boulevard.

A similar incident occurred in New Hyde Park, where a suspect fired a round inside a BP station, police say. There were no reported injuries in the New Hyde Park incident.

• Related: Cops: Man Robs New Hyde Park Gas Station at Gunpoint

The suspect is described as approximately 5’7” tall and 150 pounds. He was wearing dark jacket, dark pants, dark gloves and a dark mask over his face, police say.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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