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Suspect Nabbed After Knifepoint Attempted Robbery At Long Island Urgent Care, Police Say

A suspect is in custody after a knifepoint attempted robbery at a Long Island Urgent Care facility.

Dardu Mihai Vamvu

Dardu Mihai Vamvu

Photo Credit: Nassau County Police

Police responded to a call in Great Neck Plaza involving a suspicious person with a weapon on Great Neck Road at around 10:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6. 

Upon arrival, it was discovered that  Dardu Mihai Vamvu, age 48, of Great Neck, had displayed a knife and did attempt to steal money from two different individuals inside the Urgent Care, Nassau County Police said. 

Vamvu fled on foot and was later apprehended by officers, according to police. 

There were no injuries reported.

Vamvu has been charged with two counts of first-degree attempted robbery as well as two counts of third-degree attempted robbery.

He was scheduled to be arraigned on Saturday, Aug. 7 at First District Court in Hempstead.

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