Crime & Safety

Police Search for Perps in Lakeview Robbery

Two suspects robbed a 21-year-old man Sunday on Woodfield Road and Canandaigua Avenue.

Police are searching for two perpetrators who allegedly robbed a 21-year-old man who was walking in Lakeview Sunday night.

According to Nassau County detectives, the victim was near the intersection of Woodfield Road and Canandaigua Avenue around 11:35 p.m. when two male subjects approached him from behind.

"One subject made a motion to his waistband as if he had a weapon and then pulled off the victim’s gold chain with medallion," police said.

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They then took the victim’s wallet and iPhone and fled on foot in an unknown direction.No injuries were reported.

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

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