Crime & Safety

Police Seeking Woman Who Robbed Gas Station At Knifepoint

A reward is being offered for info that leads to an arrest.

Police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a woman who they say robbed a Lake Ronkonkoma gas station in March.

According to police, a woman with a knife demanded cash at the BP station located at 85 Church St. on March 9 at about 6:30 p.m. The cashier refused and pressed a panic button, and the robber fled. She is described as white, with blond hair, blue eyes, a thin build and approximately 5-foot-3 to 5-foot-7. She was wearing a dark colored hooded jacket, dark pants and white shoes.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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