Armed Robber Leaves Empty-Handed After Targeting Long Island Business

Things didn’t go as planned for an armed robber who targeted a Long Island business.

Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at International Connection in Riverhead on Monday, Jan. 15.
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01/21/2024 7:00 a.m.

Riverhead Town Police were called shortly after 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, for a robbery in progress at the International Connection store, located on Osborn Avenue.

An employee told the 911 operator that a Black man had entered the business wearing a face mask and brandished a handgun while demanding money.

The suspect fled the store while the employee was on the phone without taking any money.

A K-9 officer searched the immediate area, but no suspects were located.

The incident is under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riverhead Town Police Department at 631-727-4500.

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