Suspect identified in Syosset robbery

Nassau County Police say they have identified the perpetrator of a robbery which took place in Syosset on Monday, February 13, at 1:58 a.m. in Syosset.

According to Robbery Squad Detectives, a man entered the BP gas station located at 200 South Oyster Bay Road. The subject allegedly approached a 23-year-old male salesclerk with his right hand in his jacket pocket implying he had a gun and demanded money. The victim, fearing for his life, complied and gave the subject approximately $600.00 US currency and multiple boxes of cigarettes. The subject then fled westbound on Miller Place.

Accordin to police, after conducting an investigation, the subject has been identified as Jose A. Nieves, age 28. He is described as male Hispanic, 6’0” tall with a medium build and light complexion. He has brown eyes and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a black ski mask, camo jacket, black pants and white sneakers. His last known addresses are located in the following towns;

• Levittown

• Long Beach

• Uniondale

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above subject to please contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or 911. All callers will remain anonymous.