A 29-year-old man was punched and kicked by a group of hooded and masked men who stole his gold necklace early Saturday on Terrace Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County police said.

Police said the robbery occurred about 3:30 a.m. when the victim, walking on Terrace Avenue, was approached by five males. The men fled after the assault, police said.

The victim refused medical attention.

Detectives ask anyone with information about the crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses. Credit: Randee Dadonna

Out East with Doug Geed: Wine harvests, a fish market, baked treats and poinsettias NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses. Credit: Randee Dadonna

Out East with Doug Geed: Wine harvests, a fish market, baked treats and poinsettias NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits two wineries and a fish market, and then it's time for holiday cheer, with a visit to a bakery and poinsettia greenhouses.

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