Armed Man Robs Nassau Gas Station

Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Saturday morning in Merrick.

According to police, a man armed with a handgun entered the Gulf station minimart at 2030 Sunrise Highway, approached the clerk and demanded cash from the register. The clerk complied, and the man fled the scene on foot northbound across Sunrise Highway toward the Merrick train station.

The robber is described as a black man, about six feet taill, weighing 195 pounds. He was wearing all black clothes with black gloves and a black mask covering his face.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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