Man Arrested for Attempted Robbery At Huntington Waldbaums

Suffolk County Police arrested a man after he attempted to rob a man of his wallet and vehicle in Huntington on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

A man was retrieving an item out of his trunk at the Waldbaum’s parking lot, located at 60 Wall St., when he was approached by a man, armed with a roofing hammer, at approximately 1:30 p.m. The suspect, Thomas Rivas ordered the victim to hand over his wallet and keys. The victim told Rivas he had no money on him and ran from Rivas without handing over any proceeds. Rivas did not chase the victim.

The victim called 911 and a broadcast notification was made. Second Precinct Crime Control Officers Christopher Timpone and Michelle McHugh saw a man matching the description in front of the Southdown Market, located at 205 Wall St., Huntington, at approximately 2 p.m. and arrested Rivas.

Rivas, 19, of 54 Folsom Ave., Huntington Station, was charged with Attempted Robbery 1st Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree. He will be held overnight at the Second Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on November 13.