The Third Squad is investigating a robbery that occurred on Tuesday, February 05, 2019 at 3:11 A.M. in East Garden City.

                 According to detectives, an unknown male subject walked up to the Dollar Tree Store located at 646 Steward Ave, East Garden City with his hands in his pocket and ordered the male employee working inside to open the door. The victim complied and the suspect then walked into the store and removed an undetermined amount of US Currency from the stores safe. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction. There were no injuries reported.   

                 The Subject is described as being a male, black, approximately 6’2’’ with a thin build and weighing approximately 185 pounds. Suspect was last seen wearing dark clothes, gloves and his face covered by a black ski mask.

                 Detectives request that if anyone has information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain anonymous.

Details by: Det. Depierro/Third Squad 02/05/19/1700/9962