Attempted robbery suspect arrested in Elmont

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Nassau Police arrested a homeless man for attempted robbery on Christmas day at 3:15 p.m. in Elmont. 

Michael Oxios, 62, while a passenger in a NICE bus, struck a female victim, 6 years of age, who was also a passenger on the bus. He proceeded to scream profanities before striking the victim again and pulling her hair.

The mother of the victim, who was also a passenger on the bus, called police who arrived at 161 Hempstead Turnpike and attempted to place the suspect under arrest.

Oxios resisted arrest, struggling with the officers, at one point unsuccessfully attempting to remove one of the officers Electronic Control Device from his holster.  After a struggle officers were able to place the suspect under arrest.

No injuries were reported.

Oxios was charged with robbery 3rd degree (attempt), resisting arrest and endangering the welfare of a child.  He was arraigned yesterday at First District Court in Hempstead.