Crime & Safety
Vandal Causes $2K Damage To Menorah On Long Island: Police
A man used an unknown object to strike the religious symbol on the front lawn of a home, Nassau police said.
HEMPSTEAD, NY — A vandal caused $2,000 in damage to a large lighted menorah on the front lawn of a Hempstead home on Wednesday, Nassau police said.
The male subject walked up to the religious symbol, which was outside of a home on Nassau Boulevard, and then used some unknown object to strike it, destroying two lights before running away at around 12:35 a.m., according to police.
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The vandal took off on Nassau Boulevard in an unknown direction, police said.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The subject is described as an adult wearing dark-colored clothing and a black backpack.
The crime has been classified criminal mischief.
Detectives request anyone with information about this to contact Nassau's Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS, a confidential police hotline, or call 911.
All callers will remain anonymous.
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