Crime & Safety

Woman Struck With Gun, Robbed in E. Patchogue

The incident occurred Tuesday morning.

Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in East Patchogue on Tuesday morning.

The robbery occurred at about 7:05 a.m. at 901 Montauk Highway at the East Winds apartment complex.

According to police, a woman was getting into her vehicle when a man approached her. The man displayed a gun and struck the woman in the head with it.

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The man, who was wearing black clothing and a stocking over his face, stole a purse containing cash and a credit card. The woman was not injured. No arrests have been made.


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