Knife-Wielding Suspect Robs West Hempstead 7-Eleven

Nassau County Police are investigating a robbery that occurred early Friday morning at the 7-Eleven store on Hempstead Avenue in West Hempstead.

According to detectives, an unknown black male suspect entered the 7-Eleven located at 310 Hempstead Avenue around 5:15  a.m. while displaying a knife He demanded money from two male store clerks, ages 60 and 49, and after obtaining an undetermined amount of cash, the suspect fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is further described as having a slight build, 6’ tall, wearing a white bandana over his face, New York Yankees baseball cap, black hooded sweatshirt and jeans.

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