Burger King robbed at gunpoint in Farmingville, cops say
Suffolk County police investigate an armed robbery of a Burger King in Farmingville that took place Wednesday Aug. 16, 2017. Credit: James Carbone
Suffolk County police are investigating the armed robbery of a Burger King in Farmingville that took place Wednesday morning.
There were no reported injuries, police said.
The robbery happened when a man entered the North Ocean Avenue Burger King at about 10:45 a.m., displayed a handgun and demanded cash from an employee at the register, Suffolk Assistant Police Commissioner Justin Meyers said.
Meyers said the suspect then fled on foot through the parking lot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect was described as thin and approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall, Meyers said. He was wearing a gray hooded-sweatshirt and tan cargo shorts.
Meyers said Aviation and Canine Section officers responded and the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-220-TIPS.
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