Crime & Safety

The Barn Robbed at Knife-point

Suspect fled from drive-thru convenience store in car with an undetermined amount of cash.

The Barn on N. Jerusalem Road on the East Meadow-Bellmore border was robbed at knife-point Sunday night, according to Nassau County Police.

According to detectives, a 26-year-old male employee was approached by an unknown male who walked up to the north side drive-thru window. The suspect allegedly displayed a silver knife, handed the victim a plastic bag, and demanded money. 

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The male reportedly ran westbound on N. Jerusalem Road with the bag of money, turning westbound on to Oxford Place, where he was seen getting into an older model two door black Infiniti G35 which fled westbound on Oxford Place. 

The suspect is described as unknown race, 5’ 5” to 5’ 7”, slim build wearing a black ski mask, black hooded shirt, khaki pants and black sneakers. 

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No injuries were reported and no other employees or customers were present at the time of the robbery.

Detectives ask anyone with information about the above listed crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.


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