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Man Punches, Robs Woman At Long Island Shopping Center: Police

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on charges including robbery after he allegedly punched a woman in the face before taking her phone and wallet.

Ronald Bellamy, age 25 of Far Rockaway, Queens. 

Ronald Bellamy, age 25 of Far Rockaway, Queens. 

Photo Credit: Nassau County Police Department

The North Lawrence incident occurred on Tuesday, May 28, Nassau County Police said.

Just after 1:30 p.m., Ronald E. Bellamy of Far Rockaway, Queens, reportedly got into a fight with a 24-year-old woman at the Five Towns Shopping Center, located at 253-01 Rockaway Turnpike.

While the fight started off verbal, it escalated to a physical altercation, police said.

Bellamy, who is 25, punched the woman in the face and forcefully took her iPhone and pocketbook before fleeing the scene.

He was arrested following a foot pursuit and he was discovered to have violated two restraining orders.

Bellamy was charged with the following:

  • Robbery;
  • Harassment;
  • Grand larceny; and
  • Criminal contempt, two counts.

He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Hempstead on Friday, May 31. 

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