Thieves in Halloween Masks Rob Woman By Riverhead Train Tracks: Police

RIVERHEAD, NY — Two thieves in Halloween masks forcibly robbed a woman in Riverhead Monday night, police said.

According to Riverhead Town Police, a female victim was robbed at 8:15 near the Long Island Rail Road tracks on East Avenue.

Two unknown teens "forcibly removed" her backpack, containing her identification and $200, police said.

The pair are described as black males in their late teens, around six feet tall and thin, wearing Halloween masks, police said. Both fled east on foot along the tracks, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Riverhead Police at 631-727-4500.