Cops: Gas attendant scares off would-be robber

The attendant of a North Bellmore gas station was pushed to the ground by a mask-wearing bandit Tuesday night, but avoided being robbed when he yelled for police -- and the would-be robber got scared and fled.

The robber, wearing dark clothing and a mask, approached the 57-year-old station attendant, "forcibly" pushing him to the ground and demanding cash, police said. Instead of handing over the money, police said the attendant yelled for the cops -- and said the robber hopped a fence and fled onto nearby Evelyn Avenue.

No one was injured.

Police are now asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.