Armed Man Robbed East Meadow Gas Station

An armed man held up an East Meadow gas station early Wednesday morning, according to Nassau County Police.

Police said an unknown man entered Sunoco Gas Station on Hempstead Turnpike at 1:40 a.m. and approached two employees. After revealing he had a gun, the subject demanded cash from the employees, who cooperated with his demands. The subject then ran from the scene in an unknown direction.

No customers were at the gas station during the incident. Neither employee was injured in the incident.

No description was given of the robber.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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