The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, in Huntington Station at the Target on East Jericho Parkway.
Suffolk County Police said the suspect stole merchandise and then punched a male worker in the face when he was confronted. The victim suffered minor injuries.
In an effort to identify the suspect, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
Anyone with information can contact the organization at 1-800-220-TIPS or on its website. All correspondence will be kept confidential.
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