Crime & Safety
Man Steals Man's Sign, Punches Him At Political Rally: SCPD
A 64-year-old man had a sign before it was ripped out of his hands by someone else, police said.
SETAUKET, NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in finding the man who police said harassed a man at a political rally in Setauket this month.
A 64-year-old man was at a political rally at the intersection of North Country Road and Route 25A at 12:15 p.m. Sept. 12 when a man from an opposing group ripped a sign out of the victim’s hand, police said. The 64-year-old walked to his car, and the other man followed before punching him and pushing him to the ground, police said. The 64-year-old refused medical attention. The man is wanted for harassment, police said.
Police ask anyone with information to reach Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip via phone call at 1-800-220-TIPS, using a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. A cash reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information that leads to an arrest.
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