The robbery happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Williston Park, Nassau County Police said.
Investigators said the 50-year-old woman was getting out of her parked Ford Escape on Stratford Avenue when she was approached by a man who pointed a gun at her and ordered her out of the vehicle.
He then took off with her vehicle traveling north on Stratford Avenue, police said.
There were no reports of injuries.
Police described the suspect as a Black male in his mid 20s wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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