Crime & Safety

Police: Trio Wanted in Five Towns CVS Robbery

Detectives say three people "forcefully" stole goods from nearby pharmacy.

Nassau detectives released photos Thursday of three people they believe stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a Five Towns pharmacy last month.

The trio was caught on camera at 8:45 p.m. on Jan. 13 in CVS on Peninsula Boulevard in Hewlett. At that time, police said the three ”forcefully” took merchandise from the store and left without paying. The stolen goods were valued at $440, police said.

The subject escaped in a black four-door sedan, possibly a Hyundai, with New Jersey plates, cops said. The car was last seen heading west.

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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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