Crime & Safety

Cell Phone Store Robbed At Gunpoint In Elmont: Police

The man fled with cash, phones and other accessories, authorities said.

A man stole cash and items from a cell phone store in Elmont on Wednesday, police say.
A man stole cash and items from a cell phone store in Elmont on Wednesday, police say. (Google Maps)

ELMONT, NY — A man is sought for robbing a Metro PCS store with a gun on Wednesday night. police said.

The man displayed a black firearm as he entered the store on Dutch Broadway in Elmont.

He demanded money from the cash register and the 27-year-old victim complied and was then forced into a back storage room, authorities said.

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The suspect removed cell phones and other merchandise into a black garbage bag.

He fled from the rear door. No injuries were reported.

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

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