The Eighth Squad reports the Arrest of a Hempstead man for Robbery that occurred on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 1:29 p.m. in Levittown.

According to detectives, units responded to Home Depot located at 3350 Hempstead Turnpike for a larceny that had just occurred. An unknown male subject had entered the store, taken items from the shelves and left the store without paying for the items, pushing a Loss Prevention Officer on the way out. Defendant Victor Rodriguez, 46, of 19 Peter St. was found a short distance away and taken into custody with the assistance of the K9 Unit. Both the defendant and an officer were transported to a local hospital for injuries sustained during the apprehension.

Victor Rodriguez is charged with Robbery 3^rd degree and Grand Larceny 4^th degree. He was also found to have multiple open warrants. He will be arraigned when medically practical.

Details by: Det. Christie/8^th Squad                              06/02/20/2220/8751