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Man Nabbed After Violent Robbery Of Nassau County Jewelry Store, Police Say
A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly walking into a Kay Jewelers store and smashing cases with a bat and grabbing jewels before fleeing the store, according to police.
The incident took place around 1:40 p.m. on Monday, March 8, in Hicksville, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, John Hernandez, age 22, unknown address, entered Kay Jewelers, at 600 Broadway Mall withdrew a small bat, and began smashing the glass display cases.
After removing numerous pieces of jewelry and putting them into his backpack, he then fled the store, police said…
