Police seek suspect in Copiague street assault, robbery
Suffolk County police are searching for a suspect who robbed a man in Copiague early Saturday morning, striking him with a pistol and stealing cash and a cellphone.
The robbery occurred at about 1:30 a.m. as the victim was walking northbound on Great Neck Road. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was treated for lacerations.
Police describe the suspect as male, about 25 years old, 6-foot-2 and wearing a bandanna covering his face.
Authorities ask anyone with information about this robbery to call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
Robert Brodsky is a breaking news reporter who has worked at Newsday since 2011. He is a Queens College and American University alum.
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