Cops Use Mobile Billboard to Help Find Killer

A mobile billboard driven throughout Nassau County is designed to help Nassau Police find the man they say robbed at gunpoint a string of gas stations and convenience stores, including one on Jan. 28 in which an attendant was killed in Jericho, officials said.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information on the robberies, and $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the murder of Hany Awad at the BP gas station on Jericho Turnpike in Jericho, police said.

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The rollout of the billboard was announced Friday by County Executive Ed Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter.

The suspect is a man between 20 and 25 years old, about 5-foot-11 to 6-foot and of thin build. At the time of the robberies, he was described as wearing all black Nike clothing, including Nike sneakers with red laces, a black mask and black gloves, police said.

Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who has information about the identity or whereabouts of the subject to call the toll-free hotline: 1-800-244-TIPS (8477). All callers can remain anonymous.

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