Crime & Safety
Woman Carjacked At Gunpoint In Nassau, Police Say
Police say a woman was parking her car over the weekend when two people walked up to her and pulled a gun.
WANTAGH, NY — Police are investigating a carjacking that happened over the weekend in Wantagh.
A 41-year-old woman was parking her car on Cypress Street around 4:30 p.m. Saturday when two males approached. They pulled out a black handgun and ordered her to get out of the car.
The woman complied and the duo drove off. They were last seen heading northbound on Cypress Street, police said. No one was hurt.
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Police said the suspects were both black, standing 6 feet tall and had thin builds. Both wore white T-shirts, dark pants and blue face masks. One of them was also wearing a crossbody backpack bag and a dark knit hat. The other was wearing a red knit hat.
Anyone with information should call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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