Gold exchange robbed in Valley Stream

A cash for gold store in Valley Stream was robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday afternoon, and police are seeking a lone suspect.

According to Nassau County Police detectives, an unknown man entered Best Gold Exchange at 49 N. Central Ave. at 4:20 p.m. on Aug. 15 and confronted the employee, a 48-year-old woman. He pointed the gun at her and demanded her money.

The woman gave the robber her pocketbook, which contained jewelry, cash, debit cards and sunglasses. He then left the store and fled north on Central Avenue. The woman was not hurt.

The suspects is described as a black male with a thin build wearing a blue shirt and black pants. He was armed with a small black handgun. Anyone with information is asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.