Suffolk County police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of assaulting a 76-year-old man in the parking lot of a White Castle in Deer Park.
A 911 caller reported the assault at the restaurant at 1690 Deer Park Ave. at approximately 11:47 a.m. Aug. 26, police said. The victim later went on his own to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was treated for minor injuries.
Police did not provide details about what led to the assault or identify the victim. Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating and are seeking to identify and locate the man involved.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using the P3 Tips mobile app or visiting P3Tips.com. All tips will be kept confidential, police said.
Photo: Suffolk County police are seeking to identify this man in connection with the assault of a 76-year-old man outside a Deer Park White Castle on Aug. 26, 2026. (Suffolk County Police Department)
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