Crime & Safety
Man Robbed by Trio in Lynbrook
One of the three men was armed with a knife, police say.

LYNBROOK, NY - A 28-year-old man was robbed by three men, one with a knife, in Lynbrook on Tuesday night, according to Nassau County Police
The man was walking by 165 Atlantic Avenue when was approached by the three men who demanded the victim give them his property, police said.
One of the robbers took the man’s cell phone, according to police.
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All three fled on foot northbound on Atlantic Avenue. No injuries were reported.
All three men are described as between 18 and 22 years old, 5-foot 8-inches tall with medium builds, police said.
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The first man was also described as having a medium complexion and a mole on his face, wearing dark clothing, and was armed with a knife, according to police
The second man was wearing dark clothing and the third man was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and red sweat pants, police said.
Detectives ask anyone with information about this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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