Valley Stream convenience store burglarized

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A convenience store on Merrick Road was burglarized on Feb. 23 at about 1:25 a.m., according to Nassau police.

According to police, a man smashed the front glass door of Express C Store, at 749 Merrick Road, to gain entrance. Once inside, he stole lottery tickets and cigarettes before fleeing in a vehicle parked outside. Police did not provide a description of the vehicle.

The suspect was described as being a Hispanic or a “light-skinned” black man. A passenger in the vehicle parked outside the store was described as being a white or Hispanic woman. Police did not provide a description of the driver.

Detectives ask that anyone with information regarding this crime contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477. All callers will remain anonymous.