It happened Friday morning on Hoffman Street in Valley Stream.
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Police say the 19-year-old victim was approached by a man wearing a surgical mask over his mouth, who threatened him with a box cutter.
The victim handed over money, but the suspect slashed his face anyway.
The victim went home and called police. He refused medical treatment.
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The subject is best described as being male, unknown race, 5'11" - 6'0" tall, stocky build, dark side burns, dark blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans.
Detectives request that anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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