Gunpoint Robbery Reported At Riverhead Eatery: Police

RIVERHEAD, NY — A Riverhead eatery was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night, police said.

According to Riverhead Town police, a 911 call in reference to a robbery came in at 10:32 p.m. from Shah's Halal Food, located on Route 58. The store manager said that a male came in with a bandana covering his face; he had a handgun and demanded money, police said.

The manager handed over an unspecified amount of money and the thief fled the area on a bicycle, police said.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the Riverhead Town Police Department at 631-727-4500. All calls will be kept confidential.