Man Assaults Elderly Woman While Burglarizing East Hampton Home in Broad Daylight; Can You Help Catch the Culprit?
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and East Hampton Town Police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who injured a woman during a burglary in East Hampton this month.
A man entered a home on Old Stone Highway in East Hampton on August 19 at 4:40 p.m. During the burglary, he grabbed an elderly resident around the neck and pushed her to the ground. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect stole cash and fled.
The suspect was last seen at a market on Springs Fireplace Road. He was wearing a medical mask under his chin and a backpack with an Adidas symbol. Investigators believe he was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt during the burglary and carrying it following the incident.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward 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, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.