Crime & Safety

Man Stole Thousands In Merchandise From Mall: Police

Police say he hid the items in his large jacket, and then fled. Do you know who he is?

Nassau police are searching for a man that they stole thousands of dollars of merchandise from the Roosevelt Field Mall late last month.

According to police, the man entered the mall, located at 630 Old Country Road in East Garden City, at 3:04 p.m. on Feb. 24. Police say he hid merchandise inside his jacket and then left. The items were worth more than $3,000.

The robber has an average build, short dark hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt, dark pants, gray sneakers and a black leather jacket.

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Detectives ask anyone with information about this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Photo: Nassau County Police Department

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