Nearby: Cops Charge 2 in Hempstead Turnpike Robbery

Two people face charges for robbing a man on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont Monday night, according to Nassau County Police.

Cops said Charlene Hernandez, 29, of Elmont, asked to borrow money from a 38-year-old victim at 8:15 p.m. When the victim refused, Hernandez reached into their pocket and tried to take the cash, police said.

The two began to struggle before Frank Smith, 46, of South Floral Park, who was also standing with them at the time, took cash from the victim’s pocket and ran, cops said.

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Hernandez remained at the scene and was taken into custody by responding officers. Smith was found at his home later on and was also charged.

Both Smith and Hernandez were charged with second-degree robbery. They will be arraigned Tuesday at First District Court in Hempstead.

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