Fourth Squad detectives are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred in Malverne on Saturday, 12/13/14 at 12:13 A.M.
According to detectives, two male subjects approached a male victim, 56, on Croyden St. and attempted to take his money. The subjects struck the victim on the face, causing the victim to fall to the ground. Subjects then fled the scene without proceeds in a vehicle (no description available) westbound on Lakeview Ave.
The victim, who sustained contusions to his nose and eyes, was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Subject #1 is described as a male white, 6’ tall, medium build, short black hair, wearing black pants with a red shirt. Subject #2 is described as a male black, 6’ tall, thin build, short black afro, wearing black pants, black shirt, beige jacket and work boots.
Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.