Crime & Safety

Cops Seek Man Wanted in Elmont Robbery

The robbery occurred the night of Dec. 19, police say.

Nassau Police seek the public’s help in investigating a robbery that occurred in Elmont Dec. 19, at 9:50 p.m.

Detectives say a man armed with a dark colored handgun, entered the Sunoco Gas Station at 244 Linden Blvd., approached the attendant and then took an undisclosed amount of cash. The man fled on foot heading north across Linden Blvd.

No injuries were reported, police said.

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The man is described as 5’6” tall, approximately 200 pounds, wearing a black ski mask, gloves, black jacket, and grey hooded sweatshirt. No further description is available at this time, police said

Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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