Crime & Safety
Thieves Demand 2 Men 'Empty Their Pockets': Cops
The pair escaped in a green vehicle, police say.
RIVERHEAD, NY — A pair of thieves demanded that two men "empty their pockets" in Riverhead Friday night, police said.
According to Riverhead Town Police, the incident took place at 8:43 p.m. on Roanoke Avenue; authorities were called to a home regarding a dispute.
Two men reported that two males approached them at the residence to make the demand, but they were able to run into their home and call police, authorities said.
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The two men fled in a green vehicle, police said.
An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Riverhead Police at 631-727-4500.
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