Two men in full-face bike helmets forced their way into an office building on Marcus Avenue in North New Hyde Park on March 28, smashing glass and ceiling tiles and damaging a bank ATM before taking off, according to police. Surveillance footage shows the pair moving through the building, setting off a fire extinguisher to cause more damage. Property managers later discovered the wreckage after the break-in. No arrests have been announced and detectives say the investigation is still active.
According to the Nassau County Police Department, investigators released surveillance stills and said the suspects entered the building unlawfully. The department assigned case number 2026CR326524 to the incident and listed details about the vandalism, noting that reward money is available for information leading to an arrest. Detectives asked anyone who recognizes the suspects in the images to contact them.
Surveillance images show helmets and clothing
Local coverage by Patch published the police stills and detailed what the photos show. One suspect is seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, gray sandals, a black mask and a black bike helmet. The second suspect is shown in a black jacket, a brown shirt, gray sweatpants and gray sandals with a black bike helmet. Patch reports the break-in was reported at about 5:08 p.m. on the day of the incident. The images are being circulated to area law enforcement and the public as detectives review video from nearby cameras.
How to help
According to the Nassau County Police Department, anyone with information is asked to call the Third Squad at 516-573-6300 or submit an anonymous tip to Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. Nassau County Crime Stoppers notes tipsters may be eligible for up to a $5,000 cash reward if information leads to an arrest. Officials urged residents to preserve any doorbell or dash camera footage or images that might show the suspects.
Investigation status
Detectives are continuing to canvas the neighborhood and process evidence gathered from the office building and from surveillance footage. The case remains active, and anyone who recognizes the individuals in the released images is urged to contact investigators as the department pursues all leads.
