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ICYMI: Man Arrested After Failed Robbery Spree In Nassau: Police

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PLAINVIEW, NY - A Plainview man was arrested on Thursday after a failed robbery spree in Nassau County where he attempted to steal a purse from a 69-year-old woman who refused to give it to him and only managed to steal a tip jar from a local business, according to Nassau Police.

Robert Perdue, 27, was charged with first degree robbery and three counts of first degree attempted robbery, police said.

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He will be arraigned on Friday.

According to police, Perdue entered Burger King on 501 Old Country Road in Plainview on Wednesday at 8:38 p.m., displayed a handgun to a store employee and demanded money from the register.

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