Male suspect sought after Elmont, NY deli robbed

December 29th, 2009 - 12:31 pm ICT by BNO News  

ELMONT, NEW YORK (BNO NEWS) — A deli in Elmont, New York was robbed by an unknown male early Monday, local police said.

Detectives say a male subject entered the Belmont Deli, located at 450 Hempstead Turnpike, around 8.55 a.m. local time. The suspect jumped over the counter and grabbed a number of lottery tickets before punching the store clerk in the face. He then pulled out a knife and demanded money, according to Detective Holmes of the Nassau County Police Department.

The victim, who was not seriously injured during the robbery, picked up a chair to defend himself after which the suspect fled by bicycle northbound on Plainfield Avenue.

The suspect is being described as a black male, around 6 foot tall and weighing around 200 lbs.

Officials ask anyone who may have information about the robbery to call crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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