Police search for man accused of dumping unknown substance, damaging lawn in North Massapequa

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Oct 15, 2026
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Well, this morning, police are searching for that person they say
caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to a Nassau homeowner's lawn.
We're told they caused all of that damage by dumping
an unknown substance, and they've done it more than once.
News 12 Long Island's Julia Rozier
is in North Massapequa with more on the search. Julia.
Good morning, Rich. Good morning.
Police say this happened three times over the last three months here
on North Linden Street in North Massapequa,
and it was all caught on surveillance camera. Take a look.
Police say this first happened overnight on July 24th.
You can see a man walk across the grass
and pour that unknown substance on there.
Police say the man returned again two days later on July 26th
and again on September 19th and did the same thing.
The total damage is about $5,000.
Police say the suspect is described
as a man about 60 years old, 5'8", with gray hair.
Nassau police are still investigating these incidents.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact them.
that number is on our screen for you.
We're in North Massapequa, Nassau County, Julia Rozier, News 12.
Julia, thanks so much for the update.
