Crime & Safety

Woman Robbed on Mineola Boulevard

A masked man took a woman's purse on Friday night when she returned to her car.

Nassau County police said a woman was threatened with a knife and robbed Friday evening after she returned to her car in Mineola. 

According to police, a 42-year-old woman was placing items in her car at 120 Mineola Blvd. when she was approached by a masked man who then took the woman's purse and fled on foot towards Willis Avenue. 

The victim's purse was later found behind 203 Willis Ave., but money and personal papers were not recovered.  

There were no reported injuries.

County police said anyone with information regarding the crime should call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.  All callers will remain anonymous.

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