Three subjects are at large after they robbed a Hewlett pharmacy Wednesday night, according to Nassau County Police.
Cops said that a man and a woman distracted two employees while a second man jumped over the pharmaceutical counter and took non-prescription items. A security gate protected all prescription medications.
A male employee tried to stop the trio as they attempted to flee and he was thrown to the ground, police reported. The three took off in an unknown direction.
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The robbery happened at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, cops said.
None of the employees, including the one who was shoved, reported any injuries.
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Detectives are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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