Crime Watch

Man and woman robbed at gunpoint in Merrick

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Nassau County Police are investigating a gun-point robbery in Merrick on Nov. 2 at around 11 p.m.

According to detectives, a man, 36, and a woman, 47, were walking west on Horatio Avenue when they were approached by two male, white subjects in dark clothing, armed with handguns. One of the assailants struck the woman in the head before the two stole the victims’ cell phones and wallets. The subjects ran off north on Petite Avenue. The female victim was treated for a minor cut to her head.

Police ask anyone with information about this crime to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-TIPS.