A man was beaten and robbed at knifepoint on West Second Street Friday night at about 9:20 p.m.
Riverhead Police said two men armed with a knife demanded money from the victim, then punched him in the face, threw him to the ground and removed his cell phone and cash. The victim was taken by police to Peconic Bay Medical Center for treatment of injuries to his face.
Police searched the area but did not locate the suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Riverhead Police at 631-727-4500.
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