Two men robbed at knifepoint in Lawrence

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As two men were walking west on West Broadway and Rockaway Turnpike near the Dunkin' Donuts at the intersection of Rockaway Turnpike and Burnside Avenue, when a pair of men allegedly pointed knives at the men and according to police took a wallet, jewelry, cell phone and other items from the men at 2:57 p.m. on Oct. 1.

The alleged robbers headed north on Rockaway Turnpike on foot, police said. No injuries were reported. The men are described as black, roughly 5-4 tall, wearing black shirts and black pants. One man had light hair while the other had dark hair.

Fourth Squad detectives said the investigation is ongoing. The police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 244-8477. All calls are confidential.