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61-Year-Old Victim Carjacked by Four Gun-Wielding Thugs in Elmont, According to Police

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By Published: January 10 2024

LongIsland.com

According to Detectives, a male victim, 61, was entering his 2003 Toyota Camry on Elmont Road in the vicinity of Belmont Avenue where he was approached by four unknown males.

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The Fifth Squad reports the details of a Robbery that occurred on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 11:00 pm in Elmont.
 
According to Detectives, a male victim, 61, was entering his 2003 Toyota Camry on Elmont Road in the vicinity of Belmont Avenue where he was approached by four unknown males. One male displayed a handgun and instructed the victim to exit his vehicle. The victim complied. The second male subject took the victims cell phone and smashed it on the ground. All subjects then entered the vehicle and fled scene northbound on Elmont Road. 
 
The subject who displayed the handgun and the subject who broke the cell phone are both described as male blacks, approximately 20-25 years old, with a thin build wearing white hooded jackets. The two remaining subjects are described as male blacks approximately 20-25 years old.
 
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.