2 armed robberies reported less than an hour apart in Suffolk

According to police, a man approached a woman in the parking lot of Jake’s 58, pointed a gun at her and demanded she hand over her money.

News 12 Staff

Feb 18, 2020, 10:46 AM

Updated 1,526 days ago

Share:

Police are investigating if two robberies are connected after a woman was robbed in the parking lot of Jake's 58, before another robbery took place in Rocky Point less than an hour later.
Police say a man approached a woman just after 11 p.m.at Jake's 58 Monday, pointed a gun at her and demanded she hand over her money.
Police say the suspect took off in a black pickup truck driven by a second person.
About 50 minutes later, a second robbery happened at a BP gas station on 25A in Rocky Point.
Police say a pickup truck pulled into the gas station and the driver held the attendant up with a gun at the pump. The attendant handed over money and the driver took off.
Sam Gol, manager of the BP, says the suspects got away with more than $400. He says he is worried for his employees.
The black pickup truck was later found abandoned in Medford after an officer in the K9 unit found it by listening to police radio for the vehicle's description and plate number. They also were able to recover a gun believed to be used in the robberies.
Police are still looking for the two suspects who they say where involved. Anyone who may have information is asked to call Suffolk police at 1-800-220-TIPS.


More from News 12
1:56
Westchester residents join Putnam neighbors to oppose proposed Carmel battery plant

Westchester residents join Putnam neighbors to oppose proposed Carmel battery plant

1:55
Scattered showers Wednesday in the Hudson Valley; cooldown expected Thursday

Scattered showers Wednesday in the Hudson Valley; cooldown expected Thursday

1:28
Orange County hosts crime victims' vigil

Orange County hosts crime victims' vigil

0:37
Authorities: Man severely burned in outside sports complex in Warwick

Authorities: Man severely burned in outside sports complex in Warwick

1:45
A closer look at 4 laws in approved NY state budget designed to combat retail theft

A closer look at 4 laws in approved NY state budget designed to combat retail theft

2:41
Kindness never goes out of style: Social media request helps provide prom dresses for kids with special needs

Kindness never goes out of style: Social media request helps provide prom dresses for kids with special needs

State police: Victim of I-684 car crash identified as convicted murderer in country illegally

State police: Victim of I-684 car crash identified as convicted murderer in country illegally

0:56
Brooklyn man charged with scamming Westchester resident out of $28K

Brooklyn man charged with scamming Westchester resident out of $28K

2:00
Another fire at Spring Valley apartment complex; county officials issue one violation

Another fire at Spring Valley apartment complex; county officials issue one violation

0:39
Source: 16-year-old arrested in Newburgh stabbing near high school

Source: 16-year-old arrested in Newburgh stabbing near high school

Montgomery man charged, officer’s conduct under review following Walmart larceny

Montgomery man charged, officer’s conduct under review following Walmart larceny

0:50
Police: Goshen home vandalized in hate crime

Police: Goshen home vandalized in hate crime

0:18
Fire outside L.L. Bean Store in Town of Ulster quickly extinguished

Fire outside L.L. Bean Store in Town of Ulster quickly extinguished

0:27
Police: Wallkill man reported missing found dead in home

Police: Wallkill man reported missing found dead in home

0:36
Wake and funeral announced for Westchester correction officer killed in crash

Wake and funeral announced for Westchester correction officer killed in crash

0:20
3 Hudson Valley small towns ranked among best places for retirement

3 Hudson Valley small towns ranked among best places for retirement

Vote 2024: Ask your questions for Congressional District 16 Democratic candidates

Vote 2024: Ask your questions for Congressional District 16 Democratic candidates

0:32
Naming contest announced for baby falcons on Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

Naming contest announced for baby falcons on Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

0:56
Headlines: 2 men from Orange County sentenced for drug dealing, Ulster County drug and weapon bust

Headlines: 2 men from Orange County sentenced for drug dealing, Ulster County drug and weapon bust

0:42
State DEC introduces new shark handling regulations for marine anglers

State DEC introduces new shark handling regulations for marine anglers