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Man Wanted for Armed Robberies in Bellmore and Merrick

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A masked man robbed two stores with a handgun.

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Baldwin, NY - April 30, 2014 - The First Squad is investigating two Robberies that occurred on Wednesday April 30, 2014 in Merrick and Baldwin.
 
According to detectives, a male white subject, approximately 180 lbs, between 5’8” – 5’10” tall, wearing a black ski mask, black hoodie, black pants and black sneakers entered Fast Break Convenience store located at 1066 Merrick Avenue, Merrick at 1:30 a.m., displayed a black handgun and demanded the money from the male employee. The subject fled on foot with an unknown amount of U.S. currency. At 1:59 a.m. the same subject entered the 7-11 convenience store located at 713 Atlantic Avenue, Baldwin, displayed a handgun and demanded the money from the male employee. The subject fled on foot eastbound on Atlantic Avenue with an unknown amount of U.S. currency. There were no injuries reported.
 
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above crimes to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.