Crime & Safety

Duo Who Punched, Robbed Gas Station Attendant Still At Large

Police are still searching for two men involved in the gas station robbery in Bellport on New Year's Day.

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BELLPORT, NY — A duo who robbed a man outside a Bellport gas station on New Year's Day is still at large, Suffolk Crime Stoppers announced on Friday.

Police say two men punched a gas station attendant working at U.S. Petroleum on 607 Station Road, on January 1 at 9:30 p.m.

They stole an iPhone and money before fleeing. No arrests have been made.

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On Friday, Crime Stoppers released surveillance photos from the gas station with the alleged robbers to ask the community for help in apprehending the two men.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using a mobile app or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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