Gone in Seconds: Armed Robber Strikes West Hempstead Cleaners, Authorities on the Hunt

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Nassau County's Major Case Bureau is investigating an armed robbery that took place at Millennium Dry Cleaners in West Hempstead, where an unidentified male suspect brandished a handgun, demanded cash, and made off with an ...

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The Major Case Bureau is investigating a Robbery that occurred Monday, October 23, 2023 at 4:46 pm in West Hempstead. According to Robbery Squad Detectives, an unknown male subject entered the Millennium Dry Cleaners, located at 323 Hempstead Turnpike. The subject walked behind the counter and displayed a handgun while demanding cash. The victim complied and the subject fled on foot in an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of US currency.
 
There were 2 employees and no customers present inside the location at the time of the robbery. No injuries were reported.
 
The subject is described as a male Hispanic, approximately 5’10”-5’11” tall, wearing a black hoodie and black mask.
 
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.