FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (WCBS 880) — A 21-year-old man is accused of trying to rob a Ralph's Italian Ices on Long Island.
Police said the incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. Thursday at the store located at 850 Main St in Farmingdale.
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices on Main Street in Farmingdale, Long Island.Google
The suspect, identified as Vincent Baxter of Amityville, allegedly passed a note demanding money to a 53-year-old employee.
When the worker refused to comply, she chased the suspect across the street, where police said Baxter broke off a flagpole from another storefront and then turned to face the victim.
He then dropped the flag and ran off on foot.
Police managed to track him down a couple miles away. He was arrested without incident.
Baxter is charged with attempted robbery, menacing and criminal mischief. He was scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Mineola.
