Cops: 3 suspects sought in East Meadow machete robbery
Police are searching for three men, one of them wielding a machete, who robbed a 54-year-old man as he returned to his home late Thursday in East Meadow.
The victim, whose identity was not released, suffered a cut finger during a struggle with the three attackers, who Nassau County police said all wore dark clothing and hooded sweatshirts pulled over their faces.
The robbery occurred on Carol Road at 11:35 p.m.
Police said the trio took an undisclosed amount of cash.
Police said that as the man returned home, the three assailants approached him -- the robber holding the machete demanding cash from the victim.
After the struggle, the trio fled on foot, police said.
Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.
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