54-year-old robbed by men with a machete, police say

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A 54-year-old male was burglarized by three men, one who was carrying a machete, when returning to his home on Carol Road on Thursday night, according to police.

The men, described as "three male Hispanics" by Nassau County police, wore dark clothing and hooded sweatshirts.

They demanded the victim's money, and a struggle ensued. The three men fled on foot with an unknown amount of cash and the victim's keys. The victim suffered a small laceration to his finger.

Police request anyone with information of the incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain anonymous.