Police search for armed man in Inwood

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Nassau County police were searching for a man who escaped a home in Inwood after a search warrant on Nov. 30.

A significant police presence was around Sheridan Blvd, and helicopters were searching from above. Surrounding yeshivas, schools and immediate buildings such as the Five Towns Community Center were on lockdown, as the man is considered armed and dangerous.

The man is described as wearing a light blue hoodie, a light blue shirt and without shoes.

According to police, an incident occurred in Inwood during the search and an investigation of the incident is ongoing.