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Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase In North Lawrence, Police Say Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase In North Lawrence, Police Say
Alleged Serial Robber Caught Following Chase In North Lawrence, Police Say A homeless man accused of stealing from multiple Long Island stores was arrested after a foot chase during which authorities say he injured an officer. It happened on Tuesday, March 12 in North Lawrence, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 6 p.m., 44-year-old William B. Foster walked into the Marshalls located at 345 Rockaway Turnpike. The loss prevention officer at the store reportedly recognized Foster from a previous theft at the store and contacted the police. By the time police arrived at the scene, Foster was in front of the nearby DSW and ran from the incoming office…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Person Struck Near North Lawrence Intersection Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Person Struck Near North Lawrence Intersection
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Person Struck Near North Lawrence Intersection Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened overnight near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 11:20 p.m.  Wednesday, July 12 in North Lawrence when a male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling on Rockaway Turnpike in the vicinity of East Avenue, Nassau County Police said. The vehicle then fled the scene. The male victim suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing. Police request anyone with information on the crash contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Watch: Burglar Smashes Way Into North Lawrence Business Before Fleeing With Cash Watch: Burglar Smashes Way Into North Lawrence Business Before Fleeing With Cash
Watch: Burglar Smashes Way Into North Lawrence Business Before Fleeing With Cash Police are asking for the public’s help after a man smashed his way into a Long Island business before fleeing with a wad of cash. The break-in occurred at around 3:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in North Lawrence, at Ahuva’s Grill on Rockaway Turnpike, according to Nassau County Police. Surveillance footage shows the suspect either shooting or using a tool to break a front window before entering the business. He then stole approximately $500 from the cash register and another $20 from a tip jar, police said. Video of the incident can be viewed here. The man was last seen fleeing on foot headin…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Two Arrested For Stealing From FedEx Dropbox In Nassau County, Police Say Two Arrested For Stealing From FedEx Dropbox In Nassau County, Police Say
Two Arrested For Stealing From FedEx Dropbox In Nassau County, Police Say Two men have been arrested in connection with allegedly committing multiple larcenies from a FedEx dropbox on Long Island. Nassau County Police said the two men were arrested for the larcenies that took place around 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, in North Lawrence. According to detectives, an investigation was being conducted of multiple larcenies from a FedEx dropbox at 136 Spruce St., in Cedarhurst.  The investigation determined that Thomas Mensah, 21, of Queens, and Michael Fayemiwo, of Far Rockaway, were allegedly responsible for the thefts.  Detectives were able to locate…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police: Man Pretending To Be Cop Charged With Robbing Nassau Lowe's Police: Man Pretending To Be Cop Charged With Robbing Nassau Lowe's
Police: Man Pretending To Be Cop Charged With Robbing Nassau Lowe's An alleged shoplifter at a Long Island Lowe’s location is facing a host of charges after allegedly posing as a cop, threatening store employees and customers with a weapon, police said. Bronx resident Sekou Shutsha, 51, allegedly entered Lowe’s on Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 with the intention of stealing items from the store. According to police, Shutsha was observed by a store employee placing multiple items under his clothing and attempting to leave without paying.  When Shutsha was approached by a store employee and instructe…

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by Zak Failla