Police: Freeport man arrested after pulling out gun during attempted robbery at Roosevelt Field Mall

Police say a Freeport man attempting to flee the country was arrested following a botched robbery at the Roosevelt Field Mall.

News 12 Staff

Dec 23, 2021, 1:57 AM

Updated 989 days ago

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Police say a Freeport man attempting to flee the country was arrested following a botched robbery at the Roosevelt Field Mall.
Detectives say Bernardo Dezil tried to leave Cliente without paying for the clothes he was holding.
They say when employees stopped the 22-year-old, he pulled out a gun and fled.
Police say NYPD officers found Dezil Monday when he tried to fly out of the country.