Crime & Safety

Armed Suspect Robs Westbury Gas Station

The robbery occurred early Sunday morning.

Authorities are investigating an armed robbery at a Citgo Gas station in Westbury on Sunday at 1:53 a.m.

According to police, a man wearing a black face mask entered the gas station, 495 Union Ave., and demanded cash from two employees while displaying a black handgun.

The robber fled on foot with an unknown amount of cash.

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No injuries were reported.

The robber was described as a black male, 5-foot-10-inches tall and wearing dark clothing, a black face mask and a black bandana covering his head.

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Anyone with information on the robbery can anonymously call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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