Third Squad Detectives are investigating a Robbery that occurred on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:46 pm in E. Garden City.
According to detectives, two (2) females entered H&M located at 630 Old Country Road. Loss prevention officers recognized the subjects from a previous larceny. Loss prevention observed the subjects place merchandise into a bag and approached them.
They exited the store with the merchandise, without making a payment. An employee grabbed the bag containing the merchandise and a struggle ensued. One of the subjects sprayed a substance at the employee, which caused burning in his eyes, nose and chest. The subjects fled on foot and were observed exiting a parking garage in grey Volvo.
The victim, 42, refused medical attention.
The subject who struggled with the store employee is described as a female black. She is approximately 20-25 years old. She was wearing a black jacket and had a white handbag.
The second subject (who sprayed the substance) is described as a female black. She is approximately 25-30 years old. She was wearing a brown jacket, brown hat and had a tan handbag.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.