Nassau County police are seeking the public’s help locating a 40-year-old man wanted on a felony weapons charge stemming from an incident in Hempstead.
Saul Cortez is wanted for second-degree criminal possession of a weapon involving a loaded firearm, according to a Nassau County Police Department. Police described Cortez as a Hispanic man with black hair and brown eyes.
Authorities have not released additional details about the incident, including when it occurred or the circumstances surrounding the weapons charge.
Anyone with information about Cortez’s whereabouts is asked to contact Nassau County police. The department said tips can be submitted through its social media accounts and forwarded anonymously. Police warned the public not to attempt to apprehend or detain Cortez.
Photo: Saul Cortez, 40, is wanted by Nassau County police on a second-degree criminal possession of a weapon charge involving a loaded firearm in Hempstead. (Nassau County Police Department)
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