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Two Hicksville Victims Slashed, Robbed of $2,500 at Knifepoint by Unknown Suspect, Police Say

Crime

By Published: August 18 2023

LongIsland.com

Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital for lacerations to their hands. Both are in stable condition.

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The Eighth Squad reports a Robbery that occurred on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 12:34 AM in Hicksville.
 
According to Detectives, two 40-year-old male victims were walking on Lee Avenue near the intersection of Linden Boulevard when an unknown male subject on a bicycle came up to them. The subject pushed both victims to the ground and took approximately $2,500 in US Currency and a phone from the victims before displaying a what appeared to be a knife. 
 
The subject slashed both victims before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital for lacerations to their hands. Both are in stable condition. 
 
No description of the subject is currently available. Investigation is ongoing.
 
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.