By CaraLynn Caulfield
Nassau County police are investigating a robbery that took place at a business in East Rockaway, where a man allegedly stole a briefcase containing more than $25,000 worth of jewelry.
On July 22, at approximately 9:13 a.m. at Antique Buyers of LI, Inc., located at 87 Main Street, a 64-year-old employee told police that an unknown man allegedly approached him and demanded a brown leather briefcase containing assorted jewelry. The victim complied, and the suspect allegedly fled on foot in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as a white male, about 60 years old, 6 feet tall, with a medium build. He was wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans, a yellow-and-white baseball cap, and black glasses.
Detectives are urging anyone with information about the robbery to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.