Suspect sought in Freeport sexual assault
Nassau County police have released photos of a suspect they said is wanted in connection with a sexual assault and robbery of a woman last month on Albany Avenue in Freeport. (Aug. 2, 2012) Credit: NCPD
Nassau County police on Thursday released photos of a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman last month in Freeport, and asked the public's help identifying and finding him.
The assault took place Aug. 2 on Albany Avenue just north of Merrick Road in Freeport, shortly after 10 a.m. when the man confronted the victim, committed a lewd sexual act and stole her necklace, police said.
Police described the man as in his 20s or early 30s and 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-7. He had a goatee and tattoos on his upper right bicep and his lower left arm.
Crime Stoppers and Nassau police ask anyone with information about this crime to make a confidential call to 800-244-TIPS.
NewsdayTV's ultimate holiday shopping show With everything from shopping small to the hottest gifts, even where to eat while you are on a mall marathon, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have it covered.
NewsdayTV's ultimate holiday shopping show With everything from shopping small to the hottest gifts, even where to eat while you are on a mall marathon, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have it covered.
