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Roosevelt man charged in Merrick robbery, Lynbrook burglary

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A Roosevelt man has been charged with a bank robbery in Merrick and a burglary at The Barn convenience store in Lynbrook.

Authorities arrested Omar Acosta, of Hale Place in Roosevelt, on Sept. 20 in connection with the crimes.

According to police, the robbery occurred on Aug. 29 at 2:08 p.m. at Bank of America, at Merrick Avenue and Merrick Road. Officials said that Acosta also committed a burglary at The Barn, on Hempstead Avenue in Lynbrook, on May 31.

Acosta was charged with third-degree robbery and third-degree burglary, and was due to be arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead on Sept. 21.

Information about Acosta’s attorney was unavailable at press time.