Police: Suspect wanted in violent Uniondale robbery arrested hours later for arson

Detectives say Christian Hall attempted to leave the Sunoco on Hempstead Turnpike without paying for two items around 2 a.m. and then assaulted an employee who tried to stop him.

News 12 Staff

Feb 2, 2025, 11:12 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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A suspect wanted for a violent gas station robbery Friday in Uniondale was arrested hours later for committing arson inside a warming center, according to police.
Detectives say Christian Hall attempted to leave the Sunoco on Hempstead Turnpike without paying for two items around 2 a.m. and then assaulted an employee who tried to stop him.
At 8:15 a.m., he was arrested at the Mitchel Field Athletic Complex for allegedly starting a fire inside the bathroom.
He is scheduled to be arraigned for numerous charges on Sunday.