Crime & Safety

Woman Slashed In Face At Roosevelt Field Mall, Man At Large: Police

The man fled the scene after injuring the woman, police say.

The incident occurred on Monday, police said.
The incident occurred on Monday, police said. (Shuttershock)

GARDEN CITY, NY — A man who slashed and injured a woman in Roosevelt Field Mall on Monday is still sought after by Nassau County Police.

At about 4:20 p.m., the 20-year-old woman was walking on the mall's second floor when a man struck her with a knife.

The man then fled the scene, police said.

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The woman suffered a large laceration to her left cheek and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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