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Police search for suspect wanted in Halloween slashing in Central Islip

News 12 is told it happened in the parking lot of Hand Across Long Island, a mental health group.

Logan Crawford

Dec 10, 2024, 6:29 AM

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Police are searching for the suspect wanted in a Halloween slashing in Central Islip.

News 12 is told it happened in the parking lot of Hand Across Long Island, a mental health group.

Now, police have just released a picture of the suspect and are asking for the public's help in making an arrest.

They say the victim was sitting in his car just after 4 p.m. on Halloween, when the suspect threw the driver's side door open and slashed him in the chest and shoulder.

Police say the victim is an employee of the mental health group.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned male medium build and was wearing a Michael Myers Halloween mask.

The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

You can call 1-800-220-TIPS.

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