Suspect Sought In Armed Robbery At Speedway Gas Station In Suffolk: Cops

YAPHANK, NY — Suffolk are looking for a suspect they say held up a gas station in Yaphank this month.

The man with a gun went inside Speedway on Horseblock Road, demanded cash from the clerk, and then stole a cash register on Dec. 2 at about 2:30 a.m., police said, adding that the man then bolted northbound in a dark-colored compact SUV without a license plate in the front.

He was described as about 40 years old, with short, shaved brown hair and he was wearing gray sweatpants and a black mask over his lower face, police said.

Suffolk Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using a mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips.

Tips can also be submitted online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages, and emails will be kept confidential, police said.