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NCPD Seeking Two Suspects in Armed Hicksville Street Mugging

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By Published: September 19 2018

LongIsland.com

Two unknown males exited a vehicle, approached a 22 year-old male victim, displayed a handgun and demanded money, cops say.

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NCPD reports a Robbery that occurred in Hicksville.

Photo by: LI.com News Team

Hicksville, NY - Sept. 19, 2018 - The Second Squad reports the details of a Robbery that occurred on Tuesday, September 19, 2018 at 8:30 p.m. in Hicksville.
 
According to detectives, two unknown males exited a black Toyota Rav 4, approached a 22 year-old male victim in front of 11 Roma St., displayed a handgun and demanded money. They took an undisclosed amount of money from the victim. They returned to the vehicle and fled southbound on Jerusalem Avenue. The victim was not injured.
 
The subjects are described as male blacks wearing blue/red bandanas over their faces, dark hooded sweatshirts and blue jeans. No further description is available.
 
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.