FREEPORT, NY - Two men robbed a 36-year-old man at knifepoint in Freeport on Wednesday morning, according to Nassau Police.
The man was walking on Lillian Avenue at about 12:13 a.m. when he was approached by the duo.
The noticed one of the men was armed with a knife and tried to run away but the two tackled him to the ground and stole cash and an ID card, police said.
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They then fled the scene southbound on Jay Street. No injuries were reported.
The first robber is described as 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, wearing black hooded sweatshirt, red colored sneakers and armed with a knife, police said.
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The second robber is described as 5-foot-10, wearing blue hooded sweatshirt and black colored sneakers, police said.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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