(Long Island, NY) The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of Robert Land, 40 of East Rockaway in connection with a Bank Robbery that occurred on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 9:45 am in East Rockaway.
According to Robbery Squad Detectives, Land entered the Capital One Bank, located at 115 Main Street, approached a teller, made a verbal demand and also passed a note demanding money. The teller complied with an undetermined amount of US currency. Land then fled on foot southbound on Baisley Avenue towards Davis Avenue.
Nassau County Police reports the arrest of Robert Land, 40 of East Rockaway, in connection with a Bank Robbery that occurred on Monday, May 18 in East Rockaway. Photo Credit: NCPD.
There were six employees and three customers present at the time of the robbery. There were no reported injuries.
Land was located and placed under arrest on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 8:27 p.m. at his residence without incident. At the time of his arrest Land was found in possession of heroin.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Defendants are entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
