Victim Assaulted and Robbed by 3 Men on LIRR Tracks in Riverhead: Police

RIVERHEAD, NY - A man was assaulted and robbed on the railroad tracks in Riverhead Wednesday night, police said.

According to Southold Town Police, the incident took place at 7:45 p.m. on the Long Island Rail Road tracks between the rear of the Department of Social Services building and the East Main Street crossing at Riverside Drive.

The victim, a hispanic man, 22, reported he'd been robbed and assaulted by three black men, police said.

The three assailants stole $20 in cash and a backpack and fled on foot, police said; they have not been located.

The victim was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center treated and released, police said.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the attack is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500 ext. 321.