Pair beat, rob Massapequa man, cops say

Nassau County police are searching for two men who robbed a Massapequa man early Saturday.

Police said a 64-year-old man was walking east on Maple Street near Clocks Boulevard in Massapequa at 3:10 a.m. when the men pushed him to the ground and punched him.

The men stole the victim’s cellphone and wallet, then ran away, police said.

The victim, who called 911, was treated for cuts to his face.

Police are asking anyone with information about the robbery or suspects to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS.

By John Asbury

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John Asbury is a breaking news and general assignment reporter. He has been with Newsday since 2014 and previously worked at The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, California.