Nearby: Hempstead Pharmacy Robbed at Knifepoint

Nassau Detectives are searching for a man they say robbed a Hempstead pharmacy at knifepoint Tuesday night.

Police said the subject went to Fulton Avenue Pharmacy at 8:20 p.m. as they were closing and confronted an employee. The victim handed over an unknown amount of cash before the subject fled on foot, cops said. He was last seen heading east on Fulton Avenue toward Clinton Avenue.

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The subject was described as a Latino man, 5-foot-11, medium build, and was wearing a dark hooded sweat jacket and dark ski mask.

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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