New Hyde Park, NY - November 28th, 2013 - The Third Squad is investigating a Robbery that occurred on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 5:25 AM in New Hyde Park.
According to detectives, a 31 year old male employee was working inside BP Gas Station, 200 Hillside Avenue, when an unknown male subject entered the store and asked to buy a cigar. The subject pretended not to have money and exited the store. A short time later a second male subject (no further description) entered the store displayed a black handgun and demanded money. Subject # 1 remained outside. The victim compiled and both subjects fled the scene on foot westbound through the parking lot. Proceeds were an undetermined amount of US currency. There were no reported injuries.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.