Half-Baked Heist: Donut Bandit Foiled By Dunkin' Employees In Oceanside

A sticky-fingered bandit made a daring donut grab at a Long Island Dunkin’, but his getaway quickly went off the rails – literally.

Surveillance footage of an alleged robber who targeted a Dunkin’ store on Lawson Boulevard in Oceanside on Friday, Dec. 27.
Photo Credit: *Nassau County Police // Google Maps street view*

Michael Mashburn

12/27/2024 5:15 p.m.

The donut drama unfolded at the Oceanside Dunkin’ store on Lawson Boulevard, at around 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27.

Nassau County Police said a masked man entered the store and removed multiple packages of donuts before exiting the business without paying.

Two employees — a 19-year-old and a 47-year-old man — chased the suspect outside, where a physical altercation ensued.

The suspect dropped the stolen donuts in the scuffle before running to the LIRR station across the street and fleeing on a westbound train.

No employees or customers were injured in the ordeal.

Detectives described the suspect as an adult white male, approximately 6-feet tall. He was last seen wearing a black ski mask, a blue hoodie with a green sweatshirt underneath, black jeans, and black sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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