(Long Island, NY) The Major Case Bureau is investigating a Robbery (Attempt) that occurred in Wantagh on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 2:15 pm.
According to Robbery Squad detectives, an unknown male subject entered into the TD Bank located at 3222 Sunrise Highway with a long bladed knife with a with a black handle that was visible in a bag. The subject was then approached by the bank manager at which time the subject fled with the knife leaving the bag behind.
Nassau County Police are investigating a Robbery Attempt that occurred in Wantagh on Wednesday, January 20. Photo Credit: Chris Boyle.
The subject was seen entering a newer white Ford Explorer with its plates covered with yellow paper travelling south on Wantagh Avenue. There were no injuries reported. There were no customers and 7 employees present in the bank.
The subject is described as being white, 6’0” tall, thin build, late 20’s, soft brown hair, black jacket, gray sweat pants, white sneakers, ski mask.
Detectives request that anyone with information regarding this crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
