Wanted: Identity theft; hit-run suspect

Nassau police and its Crime Stoppers department are looking for a man wanted in an identity theft case that occurred in Seaford.

Police say that about 11 a.m. on Jan. 31, a male suspect used a bank account under the victim's personal identity and withdrew money from the victim's account. He frequented Chase banks in Brooklyn and Queens to make the withdrawals.

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at its toll-free and confidential hotline: 800-244-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.

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Suffolk police and its Crime Stoppers department are looking for the driver of a car involved in a fatal hit-and-run that happened in Brentwood.

Police say that about 10:45 a.m. on Feb. 11, the pedestrian was crossing Suffolk Avenue, east of Eastern Avenue, when he was struck by a 1989 Nissan that was traveling westbound on Suffolk Avenue.

After getting hit by the first car, he was then struck by a four-door, dark-colored sedan whose driver fled the scene. The driver of the Nissan remained at the scene. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore.

The driver of that sedan is described as a woman, about 5-foot-6 and 50 to 60 years old. Her vehicle had orange-and-blue New York State license plates, according to witnesses.

To report a crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymous hotline 800-220-TIPS (8477), or text "SCPD" and message to CRIMES (274637) or go online at tipsubmit.com. There is a reward of up to $5,000 for tips resulting in an arrest.