The First Squad reports the details of an Attempted Robbery that occurred on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 11:25pm in Uniondale.
According to Detectives, the male victim, 18, was riding his bicycle south on Uniondale Avenue at the intersection of Southern Parkway when he was approached by two male blacks riding a blue and black colored dirt bike. The suspects were able to knock the victim off of his bicycle and push him to the ground. One suspect demanded his wallet and cellular telephone and when the victim refused the suspect displayed a silver revolver handgun and struck him in the face with it. As the victim lay on the floor, both subjects attempted to remove personal belongings from the victim’s pockets; the second male victim displayed a knife and slashed him across the face causing a laceration. The two male suspects dressed in camouflage and masks fled the scene on the dirt bike. The victim sustained lacerations to his chin and legs and suffered pain and swelling, he was transported to a local area hospital for treatment of his injuries. No proceeds were reported.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.