Manhasset Apple Store: Deliverymen Robbed – Police Report

MANHASSET, NY, Febuary 17, 2024 – A brazen armed robbery unfolded Saturday morning outside an Apple store in Manhasset, leaving two deliverymen shaken and authorities investigating the theft of “multiple boxes of merchandise.”

Delivery Crew Targeted in Broad Daylight

Nassau County police are investigating a gunpoint robbery that occured at the Apple store on Northern Boulevard.

• Two 65-year-old men were making a delivery to the Apple store when they were accosted.
• Several individuals, clad in all-black clothing, brandished what appeared to be handguns.
• The suspects fled with an unspecified quantity of merchandise.
• Police are currently seeking details regarding the suspects and the stolen goods.

According to a police news release, the incident occurred around 8:05 a.m. at the store located at 1900 Northern Blvd. Two 65-year-old men were making a delivery of Apple products when they were approached by several individuals wearing all-black clothing. The individuals brandished what appeared to be handguns, and demanded the merchandise. The suspects then stole “multiple boxes of merchandise” from the delivery truck and fled the scene.

Did you know? – Retail deliveries are increasingly targeted by thieves due to the high value of goods transported and perceived vulnerability. Security measures are being re-evaluated nationwide.

Police have not yet released details about the specific items stolen, but confirmed the inquiry is ongoing. Authorities have not provided a description of the suspects, nor have they indicated the direction in which they escaped. A Nassau police spokesperson stated that detectives are actively reviewing security footage from the Apple store and surrounding businesses in an attempt to identify the perpetrators and recover the stolen goods.The victims were unharmed, tho understandably shaken by the ordeal.

Pro tip – Delivery personnel should remain vigilant, be aware of their surroundings, and report any suspicious activity to authorities instantly.

The incident highlights a growing concern regarding robberies targeting deliveries,particularly at high-value retail locations. Businesses and law enforcement are continually evaluating security measures to mitigate such threats. The nassau County Police Department is urging anyone with information about the robbery to come forward. As of Saturday afternoon, the suspects remain at large, and the stolen merchandise has not been recovered. The investigation remains active, and further updates will be provided as they become available.

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Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Nassau County Police Department.