Hewlett Duane Reade robbed

Two men and a woman stole non-prescription items from the Duane Reade at 1338 Broadway in Hewlett at 8:50 p.m. on New Year’s Day, according to police.

The woman and one of the men distracted the two employees, a woman, 24, and a man, 20, while the man jumped over the pharmaceutical counter and took the items, police said. A security gate prevented him for getting to the prescription medical items.

As the three started to leave the store, the male employee tried to stop them, but was thrown to the floor. The robbers fled on foot. No injuries were reported.

The woman was wearing a blue-stripped jacket, one of the men was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and the other was wearing a blue hooded jacket.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477. All calls are kept confidential.