The incident occurred at around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, in Valley Stream, at a home on Lyon Street, according to Nassau County Police.
Detectives said the man entered an unlocked BMW sedan that was parked in the driveway and stole a wallet containing multiple credit cards. He then fled on foot.
Video of the incident can be viewed here.
Police described the suspect as a Black man standing 5-feet-9-inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark sweatpants, and a black backpack.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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