Crime & Safety
Elderly Man Knocked Unconscious In Attempted Robbery In Nassau: Police
An arrest was made on Tuesday for the July 10 assault, police said.
HICKSVILLE, NY — An elderly man was robbed at gunpoint in Hicksville, Nassau police said.
The incident took place on Monday, July 10, as the victim walked on Jonathon Avenue at 9:30 p.m.
Henry Romero, 20, of Hicksville, was located at his home on August 1 and taken into custody, police said.
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He is accused of pointing a gun as he demanded money from the 71-year-old victim. When the man said he wasn't carrying any cash, Romero struck the victim several times in the head, causing a loss of consciousness, authorities said.
When the victim awoke, he had a bleeding nose and pain to his face, neck, shoulders, back and hip. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Romero, who is charged with second-degree assault and first-degree attempted robbery, was scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday.
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