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Police search for suspects in attempted robbery on Roanoke Avenue

Riverhead town police are searching for a pair of suspects in an attempted robbery that occurred on Roanoke Avenue in Riverhead Friday night. 

Police said two men, one black and the other Hispanic, approached two victims outside a home at 726 Roanoke Avenue and demanded they empty their pockets at about 8:45 p.m. The victims ran into the residence and called police before the men could take anything from them.

The two suspects left the area in a green vehicle, police said.

An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Riverhead police investigators at 631-727-4500.