Cops: Man Holds Up Valley Stream Candy Shop with Knife

Nassau Police are searching for a man they say held up a Valley Stream candy shop with a large butcher knife Tuesday.

At 2:17 p.m., an unknown man approached a 51-year-old employee working at Evans Corner Candy Store on Rockaway Avenue, cops said. The two struggled before the man grabbed cash from a register drawer and ran out the door, police said.

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The victim sustained minor lacerations to his left hand but refused medical attention at the scene, cops said.

The man was seen driving west on Liggett Road in a white Hyundai with yellow New York plates.

Police described the man as 5-foot-6, 160-170 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark glasses, tan scarf on his face, and black gloves.

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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