East Rockaway Teen Arrested for Alleged Knife-Wielding Robbery

By Stephen Bronner. 

Two men were arrested early Thursday after they allegedly mugged a teenager outside a Hewlett convenience store and threatened him with a knife, according to police.

Keith Miles, 19, of East Rockaway, and Nissan Kohen, 19, of North Woodmere, are charged with first-degree and second-degree robbery.

Police said the pair confronted a 15-year-old boy outside In & Out, located at 300 Mill Road, and demanded money.

After the teen handed over his cash, police said Miles and Kohen wanted more. Kohen took out a knife and the victim gave up more money. The defendants then entered a white Ford and fled the scene.

Fourth Precinct police officers arrived on the scene, and after an extensive search, the vehicle and defendants were located in the vicinity of the East Rockaway Long Island Railroad Station. 

Miles and Kohen were identified and taken into custody without incident, according to police. A folding knife was recovered from Miles’ pants pocket. No injuries were reported.