Third Squad Detectives report the arrest of a Queens man for an incident that occurred on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm in N. New Hyde Park.
According to detectives, an unknown male approached multiple children at the Hillside Islamic Center located at 300 Hillside Avenue. The male offered the children candy, which was refused. The subject was confronted by one of the victim’s parents and directed to leave the property.
A thorough investigation was conducted and Frias Bader, 47, of 153-70 S. Conduit Avenue was arrested.
Defendant Bader is charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment 2nd Degree. He will be arraigned on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at First District Court, Hempstead.
Detectives request anyone who feels they were the victim of a similar incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.