Israeli police have issued an unusual public appeal for assistance in locating Avior Sasson, 17, a Jerusalem resident suspected of involvement in the murder of Beniahu Razi about two weeks ago, according to N12. Police said the suspect fled the scene wearing a white shirt and black pants, and warned that any assistance to him is a criminal offense punishable by up to three years in prison.
Israeli police reiterated Wednesday evening that any assistance to Avior Sasson, 17, the prime suspect in the murder of Beniahu Razi, is a criminal offense, as The Zioneer reported in an update at 18:14 Jerusalem. The warning, which carries a penalty of up to three years in prison, had been previously reported by other outlets. The suspect fled the scene in a white shirt and black pants.
The manhunt for Sasson, a Jerusalem resident, has been unfolding since Wednesday afternoon. At 17:53 Jerusalem, N12 first identified Sasson as the suspect. Minutes later, ynet published his photo, and i24NEWS reported his physical description—1.70 m tall, dark eyes, short black hair—alongside the warning that aiding him is a criminal offense. The Zioneer's initial report at 18:06 noted the police appeal; this update adds the full warning.
The murder of Beniahu Razi occurred about two weeks ago. As The Zioneer reported on July 15, two women, Shilat Huta and Mazal Linor Shashon, have been named as suspects in the murder. The investigation continues.
Sasson remains at large. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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