Good Samaritan Threatened with Handgun After Attempting to Snap Photo of Car Break-In Suspect

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The victim observed an unknown male attempting to break into a black 2015 2-door BMW convertible in North New Hyde Park and tried to take a picture of the subject, cops say.

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The Third Squad reports the details of a Criminal Mischief that occurred on August 12, 2023 at 3:20 a.m. in North New Hyde Park. 
 
According to Detectives, a male victim, 25, was driving northbound on Cellar Avenue in the vicinity of Evans Street when he observed a black 4-door BMW stopped southbound in the middle of the road with the lights off. An unknown male subject was throwing miscellaneous items outside of the driver-side window of the BMW. 
 
The victim drove around the block and observed the same vehicle with an unknown male attempting to break into a black 2015 2-door BMW convertible that was parked in front of a residential home located on Evans Street. 
 
The victim attempted to take a photo of the unknown subject at which point the subject pointed what appeared to be a black handgun at the victim. Fearing for his life, the victim drove off eastbound towards Bregman Avenue and called Police. 
 
The investigation is ongoing.
 
The subject is described as a black male, slim build, 5’11” tall, wearing dark clothing. 
Detectives request that if anyone has information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1–800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.