Police: Man attacked in Westfield Sunrise parking lot
An undated shot of the entrance to Westfield Sunrise in Massapequa. Credit: Google
Two suspects attacked and tried to rob a man walking to his vehicle at Westfield Sunrise shopping mall on Monday night, but fled without any proceeds, Nassau County police said.
Police said the robbery attempt occurred in the Massapequa mall parking lot at 9:13 p.m.
The victim, a 42-year-old man, was approached by one suspect, who asked for money — then attempted to grab a bag the victim was carrying, police said. At the same time, a second suspect approached and punched the victim in the back of the head.
No one was injured.
Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All call with remain confidential.
John Valenti, a reporter at Newsday since 1981, has been honored nationally by the Associated Press and Society of the Silurians for investigative, enterprise and breaking news reporting, as well as column writing, and is the author of “Swee'pea,” a book about former New York playground basketball star Lloyd Daniels. Valenti is featured in the Emmy Award-winning ESPN 30-for-30 film “Big Shot.”
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