Man in Riverhead robbed of $500, beaten, police say
A 46-year-old man was beaten and robbed of $500 in cash in Riverhead, police said Monday.
The victim, who was not identified, told Riverhead police the attack took place sometime between 11 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. Sunday on Middle Road west of Doctors Path, police said.
There were three or four attackers, police said. The victim suffered facial cuts and told police his wallet, containing $500 in cash, and his cellphone were stolen.
Anyone with information can contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631 727-4500.
Nicole Fuller is Newsday's senior criminal justice reporter. She began working at Newsday in 2012 and previously covered local government.
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