Crime & Safety

Man Wanted After Commack QuickChek Worker Assaulted, Groceries Stolen: Police

An employee was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a January assault inside a Commack convenience store, according to police.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of assaulting a QuickChek employee and stealing groceries in January, police said.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of assaulting a QuickChek employee and stealing groceries in January, police said. (Courtesy Suffolk County Police Department)

COMMACK, NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate a man who assaulted a convenience store employee in Commack last month, police said.

An employee at QuickChek, 6233 Jericho Turnpike, reported that he was assaulted by a man inside the store on Jan. 5 at around 5:24 a.m., according to police. The suspect then stole assorted groceries and fled, police said.

The victim self-transported to an urgent care facility for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Police have now released surveillance imagery of the suspect.

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Suffolk County Police and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for an assault and theft at a Commack convenience store. (Suffolk County Police Department)
Police are asking for tips after a QuickChek employee was assaulted during an early-morning incident on Jericho Turnpike in Commack. (Courtesy Suffolk County Police Department)
Police are seeking a suspect in a Commack QuickChek assault and theft that left an employee injured. (Courtesy Suffolk County Police Department)

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip online at www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips mobile app.

All calls and messages will be kept confidential, police said.

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