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Police: Laurelton woman arrested for robbing Valley Stream restaurant and injuring employee

Police say 27-year-old Victoria Ogundipe walked into Kim Wong Chinese Kitchen on Merrick Road at around 8 p.m. Saturday, took a bag containing multiple food items and left without paying.

Lauren Pena

Nov 19, 2023, 8:48 AM

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A Laurelton woman was arrested for injuring an employee who tried to stop her from robbing a restaurant Saturday in Valley Stream.

Police say 27-year-old Victoria Ogundipe walked into Kim Wong Chinese Kitchen on Merrick Road at around 8 p.m., took a bag containing multiple food items and left without paying.

Ogundipe repeatedly punched a 54-year-old employee who attempted to intervene, according to authorities. She is also accused of knocking him to the ground and choking him.

Police say the employee was rushed to a hospital and is expected to be OK.

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