Two store employees who work at the Westfield Sunrise Mall were jumped by a robber who stole store proceeds Thursday night, police said.
The employees, a 24-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman went into a trash disposal room on mall grounds when they were surprised by a man who knocked the male victim to the ground and kicked him several times.
He wasn't hurt badly, police said.
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The robber took an envelope containing cash from the man and two handbags from the woman.
He fled west through the mall parking lot.
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Police dispatched helicopters and canine units, but they weren't able to nab the robber. The two handbags were recovered.
The robber is described as a black male about 5-foot-10, who's in his mid to late 20s.
Anyone with information should contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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