Crime & Safety

Woman Robbed at Gunpoint at Lynbrook Hotel

The suspect is currently at large.

A suspect is still at large after robbing a woman at gunpoint at the Lynbrook Holiday Inn Express Thursday afternoon.

According to Nassau County detectives, around 2:05 p.m., a 33-year-old woman was at the hotel, located at 1 Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook, when an unknown black male suspect knocked at her door.

When the woman opened the door, the suspect displayed a black-colored semi-automatic handgun and pushed his way into the room, police said. The suspect demanded cash and forced the victim to the floor.

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According to police, after obtaining an unknown amount of cash, the suspect fled from the room in an unknown direction.

There were no injuries reported.  

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The suspect is described to be about 5-foot-7, with a thin mustache, wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and white sneakers.

Detectives are requesting anyone with information regarding this crime to contact the Nassau Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls are confidential and all callers will remain anonymous.


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