'In Fear For His Life': Teller Robbed At Nassau Bank: Police

BETHPAGE, NY — A North Massapequa man was arrested after robbing a Bethpage bank Monday, police said.

According to Nassau County police, the major case squad said the robbery took place at 2:18 p.m. at the TD Bank on Stewart Avenue.

Detectives said Philip V. Ferrito Jr., 44, entered the bank and approached the teller, presenting him with a note demanding U.S. currency. The teller, in fear for his life, complied and Ferrito Jr. fled scene, police said.

After a thorough investigation, he was located and placed under arrest without incident, police said. Ferrito Jr. was charged with third-degree robbery, police said.

He was arraigned on Tuesday at First District Court in Hempstead, police said.