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Man Sought For Robbery, Asssault Last Month In Hicksville: Police

The 18-year-old victim was beaten and money was stolen, police said.

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A composite sketch indicates who police are searching for in connection to a Hicksville robbery last month, authorities said.
A composite sketch indicates who police are searching for in connection to a Hicksville robbery last month, authorities said. (Nassau County Police)

HICKSVILLE, NY — Police report a robbery that took place last month in Hicksvile.

An 18-year-old male victim and an adult male got into an argument on Jan. 24 at the victim's Lee Avenue residence.

The man then punched the victim in the face with brass knuckles, causing pain and a cut to the right eye, police said.

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The victim was ordered to give up his money and his iPhone, authorities said. He declined hospitalization by the Nassau County Police Medics. The man fled in an unknown direction.

Anyone with information is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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