Cops: 2 Woodmere Women Robbed by Same Man

Photo: Actual vehicle driven by subject. Credit: NCPD

Two Woodmere women who were robbed in their driveways were victimized by the same man, according to Nassau County Police.

Detectives released a surveillance photo of the car used by the man who is believed to have robbed two senior citizens after they arrived home in broad daylight.

On Aug. 22 at 2:12 p.m., the man approached a 69-year-old woman in the driveway of her Forest Avenue home and put her in a chokehold, cops said. On Sept. 2 at 2:14 p.m., the man approached a 74-year-old woman in her Longacre Avenue garage, placed his hand over her mouth, and demanded jewelry, police said.

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In both instances, the victims had just arrived home and had pulled into a driveway or garage, police said.

A gold Tiffany-style pear-shaped ring, a Celtic weave bracelet, a wedding ring, and a diamond ring were reported stolen in the two robberies.

The car the subject used is believed to be a gray four-door Toyota Corolla, has an antenna on the roof and a spoiler on the trunk.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about these robberies to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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