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Masked Men Fail in Attempted Robbery at Riverhead Liquor Store

Crime

By Published: April 30 2023

LongIsland.com

Police in Riverhead are investigating an attempted robbery at Lucky Wines & Liquors, where two masked men demanded money at gunpoint but fled empty-handed.

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On April 29, at approximately 8:10 p.m., an incident occurred at Lucky Wines & Liquors located at 134 West Main St. in Riverhead.

According to the Riverhead Town Police Department, two men wearing masks entered the store and brandished what appeared to be a handgun while demanding money. The suspects left the scene empty-handed.

Despite an extensive search of the surrounding area by Riverhead Police patrol units and the K-9 unit, the perpetrators were not found. Detectives from the Riverhead PD are now conducting an investigation into the incident.

If anyone has any information about the suspects, they are encouraged to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500.