Nassau County Police are searching for a man who used a gun to hold up a North Merrick store.
Cops said a man entered 7-Eleven on Jerusalem Avenue and, brandishing a gun, demanded cash from the register. The employee cooperated and the subject fled west on Jerusalem Avenue with an unknown amount of money, police confirmed.
No one was reportedly injured.
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The incident happened at 3:35 a.m. Saturday.
The subject is described as a black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, thin build, and was wearing a mask, black hooded sweatshirt, and beige pants at the time.
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Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or have information to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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