Nassau County First Squad detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating and identifying a man who assaulted a gas station employee in Uniondale before running off with a drink and cigarettes that he did not pay for.
On January 31 at 1:54 a.m., a man walked into the Sunoco Gas Station, located at 1220 Hempstead Turnpike. While inside, he tried to purchase a drink and two packs of cigarettes, but his credit/debit card was declined. He took the drink without paying for it and attempted to leave, but was stopped by a 65-year-old male employee.
The subject got into a physical altercation with the employee and punched him in the face and chest before pushing him to the ground and kicking him. The subject then took the two packs of cigarettes he attempted to purchase and fled the scene southbound on Cunningham Avenue. The victim was treated on scene by responding Nassau County Police Medics.
The subject is described as a male Black in his thirties, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 250 pounds. He was wearing a black jacket, gray hoodie, blue jeans, black shoes and a green backpack.
The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Police Department 1st Squad at (516) 573-6153. All callers will remain anonymous.