A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred at 8:55 p.m. on Oct. 1 in Valley Stream.
Nicholas Inslee, a 28-year-old from East Rockaway, entered Laurel Pharmacy, located at 42 Rockaway Ave., armed with a BB gun wearing a black mask and latex gloves. He proceeded to strike the pharmacist several times in the head and body, knocking the victim to the ground. Inslee then stole prescription drugs off the shelf and fled the scene. The victim was alone in the store during the attack. Police were notified when witnesses heard the victim’s screams.
Fifth precinct officers located and arrested Inslee at 10:15 p.m. on Mill Road in Hewlett. Upon inspecting his vehicle, officers found a BB gun, latex gloves covered in blood, a black mask and bottle of OxyContin.
The male victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for contusions to his face and neck, as well as lip and ear lacerations and a broken finger.
Inslee is charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree assault and resisting arrest. He will be arranged on Oct. 2 at first district court in Hempstead.