Westbury Fire Department engines

By Jillian Pikora From Daily Voice

A suspicious car fire is under investigation in New Cassel, police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

Officers responded to a burning 2024 Nissan parked in the roadway on Sohmer Place, where Westbury Fire Department crews extinguished the flames, New Cassel on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at 6:39 p.m., according to detectives. No injuries were reported.

An unknown person was seen walking away southbound on Sohmer Place shortly before the fire started. A description of the suspect was not available, police said. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.