Crime & Safety

3 Men Try to Mug Victim in Cedarhurst

Victim was able to flee after being punched in the face.

Three men attempted to rob a 29-year-old man on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst early Sunday morning, according to police.

At around midnight, three unknown male white subjects approached the victim. One of the perpetrators demanded cash from the 29-year-old, and when he refused, he was punched in the right side of his face, causing a laceration and swelling to his right eye.

The victim was able to flee on foot and call for police assistance. He refused medical attention. There were no proceeds.

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Detectives request that anyone with information regarding this crime should contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.  All callers will remain anonymous.


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