Police: Armed, Masked Man Held Up Andrea's in Levittown

A man wearing a mask and carrying a gun held up a Levittown stationery store Friday afternoon, according to Nassau County Police.

Cops said a man wearing a black mask and holding a handgun held up Andrea’s on Wantagh Avenue at 1:20 p.m. The man demanded cash from an employee, who cooperated with his demands and handed over an unknown amount of money, police said.

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The man fled west into a wooded area behind the store, cops said.

Two employees were present at the time of the robbery. Neither was injured, cops said.

The subject was described as a white man, between 19 and 21 years old, 6-foot, and had a thin build. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt at the time.

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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