The Fifth Squad reports the details a Robbery that occurred on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in Franklin Square.
According to Detectives, a light skinned male, approximately 20-25 years of age, and approximately 5'4" tall, with a medium build, entered the 7-11 located at 552 Franklin Avenue and went to the refrigerators containing alcoholic beverages. Two employees observed him take three cans of White Claw and put them in his pockets. When the suspect approached the exit, a female employee told him that she was calling 911. The suspect then forcibly grabbed the phone from the female victim and a physical altercation ensued. A male employee then engaged in the physical altercation, attempting to help his coworker. The suspect forced his way out of the store and the physical altercation continued in the parking lot before the victim fled northbound on Franklin Avenue by foot. The male victim was treated by an NCPD ambulance at scene.
Detectives request that if anyone has information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-Tips. All callers will remain anonymous. The investigation is ongoing.