Man wanted in armed robbery of Long Island vape shop
NEW YORK - The Suffolk County Police Department is searching for a man in connection with an armed robbery at a Central Islip vape shop.
It happened back on Dec. 17 around 9:30 p.m.
According to police, a man, armed with a handgun, robbed Vape Escape, located at 108 West Suffolk Ave.
Police said the suspect then fled eastbound on Suffolk Avenue in a waiting blue sedan.
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Police said the suspect fled in a waiting blue sedan. (Suffolk County Police Department)
The suspect is described as Hispanic and in his 20s. He was wearing an olive green Nike jumpsuit. Police said he also had a tattoo on his left hand, which appeared to be a "J".
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
Anyone with information is asked to contact them by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
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Man wanted in Long Island vape shop robbery (Suffolk County Police Department)