Man Charged In String Of Gunpoint Robberies At Long Island Businesses

A 40-year-old man is facing charges in a string of robberies at Long Island businesses.

06/12/2022 7:00 a.m.

Juan Hidalgo, of Freeport, was arrested at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at his home, according to the Nassau County Police Department.

Police said the robberies happened at the following locations:

Seasons Express Convenience Store 700 W Broadway, Cedarhurst, on Monday, March 28
BP Gas Station 265 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook, on Sunday, April 10
BP Gas Station 292 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, on Monday, April 11

NCPD said Hidalgo entered each business and approached an employee while displaying a handgun.

He demanded cash, cigarettes, and lottery tickets, police said.

Each employee complied with his demands, and Hidalgo ran away from each scene with the proceeds, police reported.

NCPD said no injuries were reported during the incident.

Authorities said Hidalgo is charged with two counts of first-degree robbery and one count of first-degree attempted robbery.

He is set to be arraigned on Wednesday, June 8, police said.

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