Masked Robber Holds Up Tanger Shop: Police

RIVERHEAD, NY — A masked thief held up a store at Tanger Friday night, police said.

According to Riverhead Town Police, authorities responded to a report of a robbery at the Hanes Brand store, located at Tanger Outlets, 1770 West Main Street, Suite 215.

A black male, approximately 6' tall with a thin build, wearing a black ski mask and all black clothing, entered the store and demanded money, police said.

He said he had a weapon but displayed none, police said.

The store associate gave the man an undisclosed amount of money and he fled the store in an unknown direction, police said.

The Riverhead Police Department's detective division was notified and the incident is under investigation, police said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information to assist with the investigation is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500. All calls will remain confidential.