Suspect At Large After Long Island Gas Station Robbery

Police are asking the public for help regarding a robbery of a BP gas station on Long Island.

The site of the robbery.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

03/16/2021 10:10 a.m.

The robbery took place around 7 a.m., Monday, March 15 at the gas station located at 740 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square.

According to detectives, a man entered the BP Gas Station and went behind the counter and approached a 63-year-old employee, displayed a knife, and demanded money from the register.

The robber then fled the scene eastbound on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as being a Black male, approximately 5’11” tall with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants, black flip-flops with white socks, and a green face mask.

There were no injuries reported.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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