Lindenhurst Woman Charged With Robbing Gas Station: Police

COMMACK, NY - Two women were arrested for robbing a Commack gas station early Tuesday morning, according to Suffolk Police.

Amber Edey, 24, of Amityville and Cassandra Cruz, 31, of Lindenhurst entered the Speedway convenience store on 1173 Jericho Turnpike wearing ski masks and gloves at 3:10 a.m., police said.

Cruz went behind the counter and demanded cash while Edey motioned as if she had a gun in the pocket of her hooded sweatshirt, police said.

The employee opened the register and Cruz stole cash from the drawer. Both of the women then fled on foot.

Suffolk County Police Aviation Section and Canine Section officers responded and a local broadcast was sent out.

One officer found Edey on Apple Lane in Commack and took her into custody while another officer arrested Cruz at the Commack Motor Inn on 2231 Jericho Turnpike, police said.

Both women were charged with second degree robbery.

In addition, Cruz was charged with unlawful possession of a radio device, seventh degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and an outstanding warrant for petty larceny.

Pictured: L - Cruz R - Edey

Photo: SCPD