Robber Tries to Steal Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream From 7-Eleven, Punches Cashier: Police

A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly tried to steal several containers of Haagen-Dazs ice cream from a 7-Eleven store, then punched the store clerk when he was confronted, police say. 

The 49-year-old East Rockaway man was caught trying to sneak out of the store at 2030 Plainview Ave. in Lawrence at about 4:30 a.m. Monday with "numerous" containers of the ice cream underneath his clothing, according to police. 

When the cashier tried to stop the suspect, the two briefly struggled, and the suspect punched the cashier in the face, police said. 

A canine patrol officer in the area saw the fight and intervened, taking the suspect into custody. 

The suspect is charged with second-degree robbery. Information on an attorney for him wasn't immediately available.

The cashier, who had a swollen left eye from the punch, refused medical treatment at the scene. 

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