Man Robs Bank Inside Nassau County Supermarket

WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY - A man robbed a bank inside a Stop & Shop supermarket in West Hempstead on Thursday afternoon, according to Nassau County Police.

The man entered the People’s United Bank inside the supermarket at 50 Cherry Valley Avenue just before 5 p.m., approached the teller and produced a demand note, police said.

The teller complied and the man fled on foot southbound toward Hempstead Turnpike with an undisclosed amount of cash.

There were three employees and no customers inside the bank at the time of the robbery. No injuries were reported.

The robber is described as 5-foot-7, in his early 20s, with a medium complexion and a light mustache. He was wearing a gray hooded coat, blue jeans and black sneakers.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the robbery to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.