Long Island Man Charged With Robbery Of Supermarket With Knife, Police Say

A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to steal items from a supermarket and then confronting an employee with a knife.

The scene of the incident.
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Kathy Reakes

02/03/2022 9:30 a.m.

Nicholas Berg, age 36, undomiciled, was arrested around noon on Wednesday, Feb. 2, by Riverhead Police after the incident at the Gala Fresh Supermarket, located at 795 Old Country Road.

According to police, Berg was seen inside the store removing items from the market without paying for them.

When confronted in front of the store, Berg displayed a knife, police said.

Berg was arrested and charged with robbery and remanded to the Suffolk County Correctional Facility without bail.

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