Crime & Safety

Man Robbed, Beaten By 4 Men Leaving Work: Nassau Police

The men fled and are sought by police for the Friday night incident, detectives say.

Four men are sought for robbing and beating a man on Friday night, Nassau police say.
Four men are sought for robbing and beating a man on Friday night, Nassau police say. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

ROOSEVELT, NY — A laundromat worker, who just finished his Friday night shift, was beaten and robbed by four men in Roosevelt, Nassau police said.

The male was punched in the face and struck in the head as he was in the vicinity of Mansfield Avenue at 10:30 p.m., detectives said.

The victim fell to the ground and hit his head. The four men are accused of stealing an undisclosed amount of money from his pocket and fled, police said.

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The victim, who suffered multiple injuries including lost teeth, was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information that could shed light on the incident is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-242-TIPS.

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