Eighth Squad Detectives report the arrest of a Uniondale man for a Robbery that occurred on Friday, January 09, 2026 at 3:25 pm in Bethpage.
According to detectives, a male entered Shop Rite located at 3901 Hempstead Turnpike. The subject stole and displayed violent behavior in the past at the same location. The subject was observed placing a bottle of soda in his waistband and attempted to leave without paying for the item. Loss prevention employees confronted the subject and requested he follow them to the loss prevention office. He lowered his shoulder, charged at the employees and a struggle ensued. During the altercation, the subject sprayed an irritant at the employees. The substance caused employees to suffer substantial pain which included burning and itching sensations to their throat and eyes. Upon police arrival, Steve Muir, 26, of 1099 Van Buren Street was arrested. Muir was in possession of a knife.
The two (2) male victims, 41 & 70, were treated by a Nassau County Police Medic at the scene.
Defendant Muir is charged with Robbery 2nd Degree, three (3) counts of Assault 3rd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, two (2) counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree. He will be arraigned on Saturday, January 11, 2026 at First District Court, Hempstead.