Riverhead Police are searching for a man who robbed a Subway fast-food restaurant in Wading River last night.

The man entered the Subway, located at 6302 Route 25A in Wading River, just before 9 p.m., displayed a knife and demanded money. After being given an unspecified amount of cash, he fled the area. A K9 unit responded to the area and was unsuccessful in locating the suspect.

The suspect is described by police as white male, 6-feet tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses, dark pants and gloves.

Anyone with information about the Robbery is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500. All calls will remain confidential, police said.

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