Serial Shoplifters Strike at Garden City Clothing Store, Pepper-Spray Employee While Fleeing with Ill-Gotten Gains

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The subjects fled on foot and were observed exiting a parking garage in grey Volvo.

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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.