Cops searching for suspect in Elmont assault

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Nassau County police are searching for a man who allegedly poured an unknown liquid on a woman on March 17.

According to Nassau County police, a 21-year-old female victim was walking down the driveway of her Arlington Avenue home, when she was approached from behind by an unknown male who was carrying a white cup containing a dark colored substance that he threw at the victim’s face. The woman suffered from serious physical injuries and was transported by a Nassau County police ambulance to a local area hospital for treatment.

The suspect, meanwhile, fled eastbound on Arlington Avenue. He is described as being approximately six-feet-two-inches tall with a skinny build who was wearing a black colored sweatshirt with a hood and gloves.

Detectives ask anyone with information about this incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 244 - TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.