Cops: Gunman sought in 2 Nassau gas station robberies
Nassau County police want the public's help in finding a hooded gunman who robbed people at two gas stations within 35 minutes on Jan. 26, 2015, police said. The gas stations were the BP on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park and the BP station on Northern Boulevard in Thomaston. Credit: NCPD
Nassau police want the public's help in nabbing a hooded gunman who robbed people at two gas stations within 35 minutes last month.
On Jan. 26, he first demanded money about 5:45 p.m. at the BP station on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park, then struck again at 6:20 p.m. at the BP station on Northern Boulevard in Thomaston, police said. He ran off after the robberies, police said.
Police on Thursday released video images of the robber. He had a stocky build, was about 5-foot-8 and wore a black-hooded sweatshirt, police said.
A Crime Stoppers reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for his arrest and conviction. Police ask anyone with information to call 800-244-TIPS.
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