Police: Woman Robbed at Gunpoint in Roosevelt While Attempting to Sell Phone

Roosevelt, NY – February 27, 2019 – Robbery Squad is investigating a Robbery that occurred Monday, February 25, 2019, at 6:50 pm Roosevelt.

According to detectives, the female victim, 28, responded to Cottage Place to sell a cellular phone, which was posted on social media. After meeting the victim, the subject examined the phone, displayed a black handgun and grabbed the phone from the victim. The subject fled southbound on Cottage Place and continued west on East Raymond Avenue. No injuries were reported.

The subject is described as a male black, approximately 20 years old and 6’0” tall with a light complexion. He was wearing a black jacket, gray hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain anonymous.