A limousine driver parked on a Great Neck roadside was robbed at knifepoint Monday night.

Detectives said a man opened the limousine's door and put a knife to the left ear of the driver, a 27-year-old man, and demanded money and his cell phone. Another man, an apparent accomplice of the robber, stood at the limousine's passenger door.

At the time of the robbery, 7:35 pm. Monday, the limousine was parked at 683 Middle Neck Rd

The driver complied, handing over his money and his work cell phone but keeping his personal cell phone, which he used to call 911 as the two men ran toward Crampton Lane. The driver was not injured.

Detectives ask anyone with information on this crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

A limousine is an unusually long luxury car, which traditionally sports black or white colors. These vehicles are most commonly driven by chauffeurs and are often associated with the wealthy and famous. While some limousines are owned by individuals, many are owned or operated by governments to transport dignitaries or senior politicians.

Many vehicles are also owned by large companies to transport their executives and senior officers. Many limousines today operate as livery vehicles, to provide rental services for different types of occasions, and they are currently providing an upscale competition to taxicabs.