Crime & Safety
Man Charged With Robbing Elmont Gas Station: Police
The man was arrested in front of his home on Sunday morning, police say.
ELMONT, NY - An Elmont man was arrested for robbing a gas station in Elmont on Sunday morning, according to Nassau County Police.
Joseph A. Chevez, 34, entered the Shell Gas Station at 1360 Hempstead Turnpike at about 6:27 a.m. and demanded money from the 27-year-old man, according to police.
The man complied and Chevez fled the scene on foot northbound onto Covert Avenue, according to police.
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An investigation lead to his arrest in front of his home on Sunday at 9:06 a.m, police said.
There were no reported injuries.
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Chevez is being charged with third degree robbery, police said.
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