Crime & Safety
Arrest In Robbery Of Teen's Gold Chain Last Month In Nassau: Police
A second man is still sought by police.
EAST WILLISTON PARK, NY — A Mineola man was arrested for a robbery last month in East Williston Park, police said.
A 15-year-old boy was walking through the LIRR parking lot on the night of July 6 when he was approached by two men, police said.
The men grabbed his shirt while removing his gold chain, police said.
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Dani Akhtar, 18, is charged with second-degree robbery and fourth-degree grand larceny, police said.
The second man remains at large. Anyone with information is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
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