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Unwelcome Behavior: Vandals Damage Long Island Locale's 'Welcome' Sign, Steal Second Marker
Police are asking for information after vandals damaged a Long Island hamlet’s welcome sign and made off with a second marker. The incident happened sometime around Tuesday, Jan. 23, in Flanders, near the intersection of Pleasure Drive and CR 105. Southampton Town Police said someone knocked over and damaged the “Welcome to Flanders” sign and stole the street sign for Pleasure Drive. The vandalism is believed to have happened within the past few days, said police, who noted the same sign had been damaged in an incident last year. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact th…
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For Hate Crime On Long Island
Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly vandalized a political sign with hate speech. The incident took place in October 2023 in Stony Brook around 4:40 a.m. outside of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 380 Northbound Nicolls Road. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All cal…
Police & Fire
Watch: Man Destroys Menorah On Hempstead Front Lawn
Police are searching for a man who caused thousands of dollars of damage in what appears to be a hate crime. It happened on Wednesday, Nov. 15 in Hempstead. According to Nassau County Police, the unknown vandal walked up to a large menorah sitting on the front lawn of a Nassau Boulevard home just after 12:30 a.m. He then used an unknown object to smash two of the menorah’s lightbulbs, causing approximately $2,000 worth of damage before fleeing on foot. The incident was captured on surveillance video. Police describe the suspect as an adult man who was last seen wearing dark clothes a…
Police & Fire
Seen 'Em? Teens Punch Employees At East Garden City Mall, Police Say
Authorities are searching for a gaggle of men who caused havoc at a Long Island mall kiosk, punching employees and causing damage to the kiosk. The incident occurred on Monday, Sept. 25 in East Garden City, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 8 p.m., a 17-year-old male employee of Designer Jewelers Inc., located in the Roosevelt Field Mall, got into a verbal argument with a group of four. One of the suspects escalated, punching the employee in the face while two others tried to bring him to the ground. A second 17-year-old employee was also punched in the face. P…
Police & Fire
Breaking & Partying: Alcohol-Drinking Burglars Hit Long Island Homes, Start Fire In One
Police are seeking tips after a group broke into two Long Island homes to drink alcohol and damage property. The Suffolk County break-ins occurred in April 2023 on Shelter Island, in the Silver Beach neighborhood, according to Suffolk County Police. Investigators said multiple people broke into the homes and started a fire in one, causing significant damage. The other home suffered minor damage. Alcoholic beverages were stolen from the first home, while the group brought their own drinks and consumed them in the second home. It was not immediately clear whether the residents were home at …
Police & Fire
Know Them? Vandals Shatter Windows, Damage Property At Former Long Island College
The site of a former Long Island college notorious for being targeted by vandals has once again been damaged. Suffolk County Police said a group broke into the Dowling College building in Oakdale, located on Idle Hour Boulevard, sometime between 10:30 p.m. and midnight on Thursday, July 6. Once inside, they broke several windows and vandalized property. Police released surveillance photos showing at least five suspects, three of whom were shirtless. Two had their faces covered. The break-in came weeks after three 18-year-olds and a 19-year-old were arrested for allegedly causing similar …
Police & Fire
Swastika Found At Woodmere Playground
Officers found antisemitic graffiti in a Long Island park, prompting outrage among citizens and a New York Congressman. The incident occurred on Monday, June 19, at North Woodmere Park, according to the Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol. It appeared to be first reported by the Instagram account 5townscentral, an account informing the community of crime updates, stolen pets, events, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 5 Towns Central (@5townscentral) According to this first report, the swastika was discovered near the swings …
Police & Fire
Seen Them? Duo Wanted For Stealing Items, Shattering Door At Long Island 7-Eleven
Authorities are searching for two people who are wanted in an incident that happened at a 7-Eleven on Long Island. A woman stole items from the store, located at 126 Pulaski Road in Kings Park, on Friday, Sept. 2, Suffolk County Police reported on Wednesday, Oct. 12. When an employee confronted her, a man who was with the woman yelled at the employee and kicked a glass door, causing it to shatter, authorities said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Police & Fire
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: Police Seek To ID Men Seen Vandalizing Property At Seaford Train Station
Police are asking for help identifying several men who were caught on video vandalizing property at a Long Island train station. The incident happened just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Seaford LIRR station, Nassau County Police said. Surveillance footage shows three young men repeatedly kicking and damaging the railing of a nearby gazebo. Please contact #NassauCountyPD if you recognize this individual or have information regarding this incident. 🚨: WANTED... Posted by Nassau County Police Department on Thursday, August 18, 2022 Police said if caught, the suspects will be c…
Police & Fire
Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Breaking Car's Windshield Near Long Island Market
Police have asked the public for help locating a man who is accused of breaking the windshield of a car that was parked outside of a market on Long Island. The incident happened on Monday, May 23, outside of the Bolla Market, located at 1340 Motor Parkway in Islandia, according to an announcement from the Suffolk County Police Department on Tuesday, July 5. SCPD said the man broke a Toyota Prius' windshield and fled the scene in a red truck that may have Florida plates. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be …
Police & Fire
Authorities Investigating After 18 Long Island Bus Stop Shelters Damaged
Authorities are searching for a suspect or suspects who caused thousands of dollars in damage to bus stop shelters on Long Island. In October, a suspect or suspects damaged 12 bus stop shelters along the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Nesconset Highway, between Gibbs Pond Road and Route 111, according to a report from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Six other bus stop shelters were also damaged on Portion Road, between Nicolls Road and Ronkonkoma Avenue, Crime Stoppers said. Authorities said the damage was reported to police on Friday, Oct. 29. The damage is …
Police & Fire
Authorities Search For Man Accused Of Breaking Window Of LI Business
Authorities are asking the public for information as they search for a man accused of breaking the window of a Long Island business. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported that a man broke a window at a business located at 12 South Ocean Ave. in Patchogue at about 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10, The damage was valued at about $1,000, authorities said. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
News
Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University
An investigation has been launched at Yale University after two separate instances of anti-Semitic and racially charged graffiti that were discovered at a construction site on campus. The Yale Police Department launched an investigation into anti-Semitic and racist graffiti that were reportedly spray-painted inside the construction site for Kline Biology Tower in New Haven County, which has been closed since work began at the site, according to Yale Police Chief Ronnell Higgins. Higgins said that on Monday, Sept. 20, members of the construction crew working in the area found the graffiti sp…
News
Reward Offered For Information That Leads To Recovery Of Torahs Stolen From LI Synagogue
A reward has been offered for information that leads to the recovery of Torah scrolls that were stolen from a Long Island synagogue. On Saturday, Aug. 21, the Chabad of Long Beach was vandalized, with Torah scrolls stolen, others badly damaged, and the synagogue was extensively damaged during the ransacking of the building. One man has been arrested, some religious articles that adorn the Torah scrolls were found discarded on a beach in the area, and one man has been arrested and charged for his role in the incident. Earlier story - Man Charged With Burglary, Vandalism Of Long Island Syn…
Police & Fire
Police Investigating After Break-In, Slurs Spray-Painted At Long Island Sikh Temple
Investigators are asking the public for information after a suspect broke into a Long Island Sikh temple and bias slurs and religious words were spray-painted on the building. The incident happened sometime between Monday, Aug. 2, and Tuesday, Aug. 3, at about 5:40 p.m., according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said the temple is located at 383 Jericho Turnpike in Floral Park. A ladder was reportedly found leaning against the outside of the building, which allowed the unknown person to enter through a window. Police said the graffiti was found on the roof, w…
Police & Fire
Nassau County Business Ransacked, Vandalized, Police Say
A commercial business on Long Island was burglarized and vandalized over the weekend, launching an investigation, police said. Nassau County Police investigators said that suspects illegally entered All American Recycling on Eastern Parkway in Farmingdale between 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, and 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, July 25. According to police, an employee reporting to work at the business on Sunday found that the building had been ransacked and vandalized, causing extensive damage. No description of the suspects has been provided by investigators. It is unclear what was taken during th…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Vandalizing Property At Long Island Park
Recognize him? Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a wanted suspect who smiled for the camera while vandalizing an area park. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers as they attempt to track down a suspect who allegedly damaged property at Roberto Clemente Park on Broadway Avenue in Brentwood last month. According to police, the suspect painted graffiti on multiple cameras and building walls, causing “a significant amount of damage” at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 14. The incident remains unde…
Police & Fire
Property Damaged At Long Island Mosque
A religious flag was burned and graffiti was written on the base of a flag outside a Long Island mosque, police said. The Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit and Arson Section reported that at approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, May 17, the vandalism was found at the Islamic Center of Suffolk County in Brentwood on 3rd Street, prompting an investigation. Police said that they are unaware of any nearby surveillance video of the suspect damaging the mosque. The vandalism was also reportedly “political in nature.” The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the…
News
Police Asking For Help Finding Vandals Who Caused $38K In Damage To Long Island Soccer Field
Police are asking the public for help locating the person or people who vandalized a Long Island soccer field multiple times over the past six months. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives said an unknown person or group knocked over multiple light poles at the Our Savior New American School soccer facility, located on Hawkins Road, in Centereach during the overnight hours between in December. Since then, police have been called to the location on at least two separate occasions, including Monday, May 3 and Sunday, May 9, for damage to light fixtur…
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Making Graffiti On Multiple Long Island Buildings, Police Say
Know him? Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a masked man who was caught on camera tagging multiple buildings in recent weeks. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers issued an alert on Friday, April 30 as they attempt to track down a wanted man who made graffiti on multiple buildings in Huntington. According to police, the suspect (pictured above) is responsible for tagging multiple buildings, including the Dunkin’ location on Walt Whitman Road on Thursday, April 8. No other identifying information has been released by police investigators regardin…
Police & Fire
Police Search For Trio Who Ripped Head Of Fiberglass Horse On Long Island
Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three people responsible for destroying a statue outside an area antique shop. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime stoppers as they attempt to track down a trio that allegedly broke the head off a fiberglass horse in Saint James last month. It is alleged that the three suspects broke the head off the statue outside the Greenhouse Antiques and Collectibles no North Country Road at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, and made off with it. The statue had an approximate value of $2,000. Anyone…
Police & Fire
Police Search For Red SUV After Dozens Of Vehicles, House Damaged Overnight On Long Island
Police are searching for a suspect or suspects after dozens of vehicles and one house were damaged overnight on Long Island. The incidents happened between 1:20 a.m. and 3:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 in Selden and Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County Police said. During that time, a person or people damaged about 40 vehicle windows and one house, said police. In most cases, it appears a BB gun was used to shoot the windows, police said. Surveillance video captured the suspect’s red SUV in the area. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Sixth Preci…
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Police & Fire
Four Teens Nabbed For Vandalizing Multiple Long Island Residences, Police Say
Four teenagers have been accused of vandalizing multiple residences overnight on Long Island. Officers responded to a residence in Smithtown on Lindron Avenue after a 911 caller reported seeing people damage the fence on his property before driving away in a pickup truck at approximately 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Suffolk County Police. Officers canvassed the area and located a 2015 Ram pickup truck occupied by the four teens, police said. Following an investigation, it was determined the four, all age 18, were responsible for damaging the fences of at least two homes on Lindron Avenue …
Police & Fire
Swastikas Found Inside Clubhouse Of Well-Known Nassau Athletic Facility
Police are investigating an anti-Semitic hate crime after a dozen swastikas were found spray-painted at a youth athletic facility. On Sunday, Oct. 11, Port Washington Police Athletic League Director Rob Elkins found multiple messages of hate inside the Sunset Park clubhouse after a group broke into the building, destroying equipment and vandalizing the building. Officials said that the vandals broke in through a back door of the clubhouse, at which point they found red spray paint and began tagging everything from field equipment and bathroom walls to doors, and over “thank you” cards tha…
Police & Fire
Swastika Discovered In Drying Cement On Driveway Of Nassau County Home
Police are looking to the public for clues after a swastika was found etched into the drying cement of a Long Island home. The incident happened at approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 on Brian Drive in Merrick, according to Nassau County Police. The homeowner noticed the etching after wet cement was poured on his property on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Anyone who witnessed the vandalism or with any pertinent information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Breaking Glass Door At Long Island Bank Of America
A man is wanted after he was caught on camera shattering the glass front door of a Bank of America branch on Long Island. Suffolk County Police investigators released photos of a man who could be seen using an ATM at Bank of America in Medford before kicking in the glass door in the middle of the night. The alleged incident happened at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the branch on Horseback Road. No other descriptive information has been provided by police investigators. Anyone with information regarding the identity or location of the man photographed above has been ask…
Police & Fire
Vandals Cause $3,000 Worth Of Damage To Long Island Science Center, Police Say
Police are seeking out the individual or individuals who broke into a Long Island building and painted its interior with graffiti, causing an appraised $3,000 in damages. According to police, vandals broke into the Tesla Science Center at 5 Randall Road in Shoreham at some point between Monday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 13, Suffolk County Police says. Those who have pertinent information or recognize the pictured graffiti tags can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, through the P3Tips smartphone app or online.
Police & Fire
Swastika Spray-Painted On Building At Long Island Shopping Center
A swastika was spray-painted at a business inside a Long Island shopping center. It was discovered on Friday, Aug. 28 at 5:50 p.m in Massapequa Park. According to detectives, unknown subjects used white spray paint to graffiti the walls, carpet, and glass windows throughout a building located at 4900 Merrick Road. A swastika measuring approximately 18 inches by 18 inches was sprayed on a wall between the first and second floors. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request that anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stopp…
Police & Fire
Hate Graffiti Found At Nassau Elementary School
Hateful graffiti was found spray-painted on a Long Island elementary school, nearby vehicles, and other property, police said. Officers from the Nassau County Police Department were dispatched to Newbridge Elementary School on Bellmore Avenue in Bellmore overnight when there was reports of graffiti that was done by an unknown suspect. Police said that the graffiti took place between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21 in Bellmore. The investigation determined that the graffiti was found in six locations near Bellmore Avenue, including on buildings, vehicles, and fences. The graffiti inc…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Making Graffiti At Long Island Bank
Recognize him? Police investigators on Long Island are attempting to locate a man who allegedly vandalized a bank earlier this week. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers, a man (pictured above) is wanted by detectives as they attempt to identify and locate a man who painted graffiti in the vestibule of Bank of America in Selden. The man allegedly painted the graffiti at the Middle Country Road bank at approximately 10:50 a.m. on Sunday, July 12. Anyone who recognizes the man or who has information regarding the vandalism has been asked to contact Suffolk County Police investigators…
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