The Fifth Squad reports the details of an incident that occurred on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 1:39 p.m. in Valley Stream.
According to Detectives, a woman left her car running in front of 42 W. Merrick Road after dropping another car off at a mechanic. Her 18-year-old passenger was in the back seat waiting. An unknown black male wearing a black mask, black hoodie, and black sweatpants was walking westbound on W. Merrick Road and did enter the victims vehicle. The suspect drove approximately 300 feet eastbound on W. Merrick Road. After he approached Rockaway Avenue the suspect put the car in park and exited the vehicle and entered an unknown orange to red BMW. The BMW fled southbound on Rockaway Avenue. The investigation is ongoing.
Detective’s request anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.