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Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating five commercial robberies that occurred in East Patchogue, Yaphank and Holbrook since February.
 
A man entered five businesses between February 17 and April 28, displayed a handgun and fled with cash. The suspect was described as black and approximately 6 feet tall. He was wearing a surgical type mask during the robberies.
 
The robberies occurred at the following businesses:
 

• 7-Eleven, located at 139 Sunrise Highway, East Patchogue, on February 17 at approximately 11:45 p.m.
• Speedway, located at 80 Horseblock Road, Yaphank, on February 25 at approximately 8:15 p.m.
• 7-Eleven, located at 139 Sunrise Highway, East Patchogue, on April 21 at approximately 3:20 a.m.
• Valero, located at 151 Hospital Road, East Patchogue, on April 24 at approximately 1:55 a.m.
• 7-Eleven, located at 796 Broadway Ave., Holbrook, on April 28 at approximately 2 a.m.

 
The attached surveillance photo is from the robbery of Valero in East Patchogue on April 24.
 
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a fast cash reward of $5,000 to be issued within 72 hours of an arrest for the robberies.  Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.