Crime & Safety
Cops: Teen Robbed at Gunpoint in Lakeview
An 18-year-old walking on Coolidge Avenue in Lakeview Wednesday night was allegedly robbed at gunpoint, Nassau County Police said.
According to Fourth Squad detectives, the victim was approached by a male black, 5’ 7” tall wearing a blue hooded shirt. The suspect allegedly displayed a silver handgun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim complied, handing over his cell phone and wallet containing money.
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The suspect entered the front passenger side of a 2008 dark colored Mercedes Benz ML 350 and fled on Woodfield Road, police stated.
No injuries were reported.
Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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