Police: Masked Man with Knife Holds Up Valley Stream Liquor Store

A masked man held up a Valley Stream liquor store while brandishing a kitchen knife Tuesday night, according to Nassau County Police.

At 8:24 p.m., a man entered North Central Liquor on North Central Avenue and approached a male clerk, cops said.

The subject revealed a large knife and ordered the clerk to open the register, police said. The clerk cooperated, allowing the subject to grab the cash drawer and flee the store, cops said.

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No one was reportedly injured.

The subject was described as a black man, 6-foot, medium build, and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black mask at the time. He was last seen heading east on Hendrickson Avenue on foot.

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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