Crime & Safety

Police Seeking Public's Help to ID Man Wanted for Assault

BREAKING: He beat a man after they couldn't find a package he was looking for.

The Nassau County Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man wanted for an assault that happened in West Hempstead.

According to police, on Friday, Oct. 21 at approximately 8:10 a.m., the man in the sketch above and the victim were at a dumpster J & S Car Wash, located at 49 Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead, looking for a package that the victim threw away. When the man did not find the package, he threw the victim to the ground and hit him numerous times, injuring his hip and elbow. The man then threatened the victim and fled scene in a Red Fiat.

Police areasking who can identify the subject, or with any information about this crime, to call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-244-8477 (TIPS). All callers will remain anonymous.

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