Crime & Safety

Knifepoint Robbery At Massapequa Motel: Police

Francisco Jacob Soto faces charges of assault and burglary, authorities said.

Francisco Jacob Soto is accused of robbing someone at the Budget Inn in Massapequa on Wednesday night, police say.
Francisco Jacob Soto is accused of robbing someone at the Budget Inn in Massapequa on Wednesday night, police say. (Nassau County Police )

MASSAPEQUA, NY — A man was arrested on Wednesday evening for a robbery at the Budget Inn on Carmen Mill Road.

Francisco Jacob Soto, 25, whose address is listed as the motel, entered the victim's room with a knife and demanded money, authorities said.

The victim, 34, complied and Soto left the scene, police said.

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No injuries were reported.

Police placed Solo in custody without incident. He is being charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary and third-degree criminal possession of weapon.

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Soto is due to be arraigned on Thurs.

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