Crime & Safety

Man Displays Gun At Nassau Restaurant: Police

The man fled after the Friday evening incident, police said.

The suspect, who brandished a gun at a taco restaurant in Franklin Square, as seen on surveillance video, police said.
The suspect, who brandished a gun at a taco restaurant in Franklin Square, as seen on surveillance video, police said. (Nassau County Police)

FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY — A man went into a restaurant Friday night in Franklin Square brandishing a gun at an employee, police said.

The unknown man entered Tony's Tacos on Hempstead Turnpike just before 9 p.m., police said.

He was last seen fleeing on foot.

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Police released a still shot from surveillance video at the eatery. The suspect is seen at the counter wearing a black sweatshirt, pants, and hat.

Anyone with information is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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