The incident took place around 8:40 a.m., Friday, Dec. 25, at the Bolla Market, located at 2155 Linden Boulevard in Elmont, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, two men entered the market and approached the beer section. Each man grabbed four cases of beer and exited the store without paying, police said.
An employee followed the men into the parking lot. The men were loading the merchandise into a GMC Yukon when they were confronted by the employee.
One of the men verbally threatened the employee, stating they had a gun. The employee returned to the store and called 911.
The suspects fled the scene southbound on Elmont Road.
Both men are described as being Black males, 6-feet tall, around 200 pounds. Both wore black clothing and black masks.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-TIPS.
All callers will remain anonymous.
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