Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who assaulted another man in Patchogue last month.
A 26-year-old Smithtown man was punched in the face while standing in front of Rhum, located at 13 E. Main Street, on March 18 at approximately 7:15 p.m. The Patchogue St. Patrick’s Day parade was earlier that day. The man sustained a laceration above his left eye. He was transported to Long Island Medical Center in East Patchogue.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.
Authority: Sgt. Andrew Kenneally
Fifth Precinct Crime Section
CC18-175024
CW18-164/EB
