Crime & Safety

Sunrise Mall Evacuated After Reported Gas Leak

BREAKING: No injuries were reported.

MASSAPEQUA, NY - Part of the Sunrise Mall in Massapequa was evacuated after a reported gas leak on Wednesday morning, according to Nassau Police.

Police received a call at about 11:46 a.m. after workers struck a gas line while working at the old Walmart store on 1 Sunrise Mall.

The north end of the mall was evacuated as a precaution.

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No injuries were reported. The mall has been reopened as of 1 p.m.

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