Crime & Safety

Police: Gunpoint Robbery Spree in Plainview, Hicksville and Bethpage

Police seek three robbers related to four incidents over a two-hour period.

Gun-toting robbers struck four times in under two hours in the area late Friday night into Saturday morning, Nassau County police said.

The robbers struck twice in Hicksville, once in Plainview and once in Bethpage, between 11:25 p.m. and 1:20 a.m. 

Nobody was hurt in any of the robbers, but a gun was displayed in each of the incidents, according to police. Cops believe all the robberies are connected.

Here's a description of the incidents according to detectives:

  • At 11:25 p.m. Friday a 24-year old man was robbed on Hicksville Road, in Bethpage. Two men stole the victim's cell phone, an undetermined amount of cash, and a back pack.
  • At 12:50 a.m. Saturday, a 41-year old man was robbed at the intersection of Forest Drive and Orchard Drive in Plainview. Three men stole a phone and cash.
  • At 1:15 a.m. Saturday, two women, ages 22 and 25 were robbed at the intersection of James Street and Newbridge Road in Hicksville. The contents of their backpacks and their cell phones were taken by two  men.
  • At 1:20 a.m. Saturday, two men ages 30 and 27 were robbed on Strong Street in Hicksville. Two robbers took their cell phones and cash.
The robbers have been described as male blacks or Hispanics who were seen entering a dark colored four-door sedan. Anyone with information should call call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.


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