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NCPD: Attempted Robbery in Levittown Under Investigation

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By Published: October 18 2013

LongIsland.com

The Second Squad is investigating an Attempted Robbery that occurred on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 10:19 PM in Levittown.

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Levittown, NY - October 18th, 2013 - The Second Squad is investigating an Attempted Robbery that occurred on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 10:19 PM in Levittown.

According to detectives,  a 39 year old cashier was working at the China Wok, 136 Gardiners Avenue, when a male white ( approximately 18 years of age, 6 feet tall, thin build, wearing a white shirt, and a multi colored bandana), entered the store and purchased a soda.  The subject then exited the store only to return a minute later with a bag in his hand and demanded money from the victim.  The subject then walked behind the counter toward the cash register when a second employee appeared from the back of the store. The subject then fled the scene on foot eastbound on Gardiners Avenue.  There were no reported injuries or proceeds.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.  All callers will remain anonymous.