Hicksville Couple Victimized in Brazen Bank Robbery
- A couple was robbed of $140,000 outside a Bank of America in Hicksville.
- The incident took place as the woman and her boyfriend were preparing to enter the bank.
- Local authorities are investigating the crime as they seek to recover the stolen funds.
HICKSVILLE, N.Y. — A couple was targeted in a shocking robbery while attempting to make a routine bank deposit at a Bank of America in Hicksville, according to Nassau County police. The incident occurred when the couple was ambushed by a group of five individuals, described by victim Emily, who chose to withhold her last name. Witnesses from a nearby laundromat reported that the suspects were clad in black clothing. During the chaotic scene, one suspect was briefly restrained by PSEG workers who attempted to intervene. However, the suspect managed to escape, and all five fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan with out-of-state license plates. Emily expressed uncertainty about whether she and her boyfriend were followed to the bank, stating they had just returned home from Flushing. The couple, visibly shaken by the ordeal, recounted the moment when a gun was brandished, rendering their savings insignificant in the face of danger. Emily praised the PSEG workers for their bravery, noting that while many attempted to assist, the presence of a firearm in the vehicle led them to prioritize their safety. Nassau County police have indicated that they will release further details about the incident, including footage captured by surveillance cameras, as the investigation continues into this alarming crime.