By 5 Towns Central Staff

FAR ROCKAWAY, N.Y. (July 22, 2026) – Early Tuesday morning, a member of our community was violently attacked while walking to Shacharis on Healy Avenue in Far Rockaway.

The suspect yelled at the victim, chased him, and physically assaulted him multiple times using a brick and a garden hose sprinkler head. The suspect also threw a chair at the victim on two occasions and attempted to rob him of his phone and bag.

RNSP Shomrim is urgently requesting any security camera footage from the area between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM on Tuesday. Residents with relevant video are asked to review their recordings and forward any pertinent material to RNSP Shomrim as soon as possible. This assistance is critical to identifying the suspect and ensuring community safety.

In response to this incident, the Police Department and RNSP Shomrim have increased both marked and unmarked patrols throughout the broader community for the duration of Tisha B’Av.

If you witness or become aware of any suspicious activity, call 911 and the RNSP Shomrim 24-Hour Hotline: (516) 858-7300

Your vigilance and prompt cooperation play a vital role in protecting our community. Thank you for remaining alert and looking out for one another.

Alert: A community member was violently attacked Tuesday morning while walking to Shacharis on Healy Avenue in Far Rockaway. The suspect assaulted him multiple times and attempted to steal his belongings.

RNSP Shomrim is asking residents with security footage from 5–7 AM Tuesday… pic.twitter.com/oyMUjLVPAO

— 5TownsCentral (@5TownsCentral) July 22, 2026