It happened at around 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in Sound Beach, Suffolk County Police said.
A man approached the attendant at CND Automotive at 260 Echo Ave., displayed a silver handgun, and demanded money, according to police.
The attendant, a 50-year-old man, complied and gave his own wallet and cash from the register to the suspect, who then fled the scene on foot southbound on Blue Point Road. The attendant sustained a minor injury and declined medical treatment at the scene.
The suspect was described as black, approximately 5-foot-9, with a medium build, wearing all black clothing, tan sneakers, black gloves and a black mask partially covering his face. He was carrying a black backpack with blue trim.
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