Stolen Car Crashes Into Home, Suspect At Large On Long Island

Police are searching for a person who stole a car from a Long Island home, crashed it into a different home, and fled the scene.

Police are searching for a car thief who they say stole a sedan and later crashed it into a home on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
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Sophie Grieser

10/18/2023 3:30 p.m.

It happened on Tuesday, Oct. 17 in South Floral Park, Nassau County Police said.

That morning, a homeowner on Hill Avenue left their white Honda sedan running in their driveway.

The homeowner noticed an unknown thief hop in the car and drive away.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., the sedan hit a home on Arthur Avenue, substantially damaging the residence.

The thief fled the scene before officers showed up.

No injuries were reported.

Police described the thief as a Black male in his late teens. He was reportedly wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and black sneakers.

The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives encourage anyone with information regarding the car theft or the crash to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1–800–244-TIPS or dial 911.

All calls will remain anonymous.

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