The Seventh Squad reports the details of a Robbery that occurred on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 8:15 pm in Massapequa.  

According to detectives, Nicholas Roca, 32, of 400 Carman Mill Road, entered the Carvel located at 5596 Merrick Road and approached a male employee, 20, while displaying a knife.  He then removed cash from the store register and fled the scene.    Police were notified and officers were able to locate Roca a short distance away.  After a brief foot pursuit, he was placed into custody.  There were no injuries reported.

During a subsequent investigation, detectives also recovered a clear glass pipe containing a burnt substance believed to be crack cocaine.

Defendant Nicholas Roca is charged with Robbery 1^st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4^th Degree, Menacing 2^nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th Degree.  He will be arraigned on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at First District Court, Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Wrieske / 7^th Squad                                         07/13/2022/0500/8834