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Caught On Camera: Search On For Long Island Home Burglar Caught On Camera: Search On For Long Island Home Burglar
Caught On Camera: Search On For Long Island Home Burglar Police are searching for a man who stole hundreds of dollars worth of currency from a Long Island home. The burglary, which was captured on what appears to be a home security camera, happened on Saturday, July 22 at approximately 10:30 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. An unknown man reportedly broke into a Plainview home, located on Edgewood Gate, through the back window. He took an assortment of Japanese Yen and Euros, which totaled around $550, and left the house on foot towards Gilbert Lane. The burglar is described as a light-skinned man standing at 5-foot-10. As capture…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Here's Percentage Of New Yorkers Worried About Becoming Crime Victims, New Poll Finds Here's Percentage Of New Yorkers Worried About Becoming Crime Victims, New Poll Finds
Here's Percentage Of New Yorkers Worried About Becoming Crime Victims, New Poll Finds More than half of New Yorkers fear they may become a victim of a crime, a new Siena College poll finds. The poll, released Wednesday, July 12, found that 61 percent of state residents are either very (21 percent) or somewhat (40 percent) worried about becoming a crime victim. Researchers also found that 51 percent of New Yorkers have been worried about their safety, or their family’s safety, in public places. Thirty-six percent of respondents said they’ve felt threatened by a stranger’s behavior in public in the past year. That growing concern was reflected in people’s purchasing decision…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Copiague Burglar Ransacks LI Home, Dog Kills Homeowner's Cat Copiague Burglar Ransacks LI Home, Dog Kills Homeowner's Cat
Copiague Burglar Ransacks LI Home, Dog Kills Homeowner's Cat A Long Island man was arrested after burglarizing or attempting to burglarize two homes, one ending in the death of a homeowner’s cat, police reported. Issac Flores, a 29-year-old Copiague resident, was arrested Monday, April 10 inside a Farmingdale home he had broken into, Nassau County Police announced. The homeowner, a 57-year-old woman, was allegedly notified by her petsitter that the back door of her home had been broken into at around 1:30 p.m. The woman’s two dogs and three cats had been let out of their crates, leading to one of the dogs killing one of the cats, police said. W…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Queens Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Home In New England Queens Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Home In New England
Queens Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Home In New England Two men have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a Western Massachusets home with masks on. The Hampden County incident took place around 7:50 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 in Longmeadow on Converse Street. According to the Longmeadow police, officers responded to the home for a report of two suspects breaking into the home. The victims contacted 911 after being alerted by security cameras that suspects had entered their home, police said. Two officers located one suspect in the immediate area who attempted to flee. After a brief chase, he was taken into custody, they added. While searc…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'She's A Very Smart Cat': Missing Pet Returns To Mastic Beach Home, Rings Doorbell 'She's A Very Smart Cat': Missing Pet Returns To Mastic Beach Home, Rings Doorbell
'She's A Very Smart Cat': Missing Pet Returns To Mastic Beach Home, Rings Doorbell When Long Island resident Stefanie Whitley’s doorbell rang in the middle of the night, she never could’ve expected who she’d find. On Sunday, Aug. 14, about a week after Whitley’s 8-year-old cat Lilly went missing from their home, the friendly feline walked right up to the Mastic Beach residence and stuck her face in their doorbell security camera. Watch a video of the happy homecoming here, or by clicking on the second image above. Whitley said since her family adopted Lilly, the family has moved about four times. They were at their previous home for about four years, so Lilly knew their …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season
Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season The rise in online shopping during the holiday season also brings an increase in porch piracy.  Here's what authorities are saying people can do to prevent these thefts. In November, the Yonkers Police Department shared tips for residents to use to prevent porch pirates from stealing their deliveries.  Help stop Porch Pirates - follow these tips to prevent Delivery Package theft It's that time of year again! As the... Posted by Yonkers Police Department on Sunday, November 21, 2021 These tips included having packages delivered to places where you will be, such as the office or place …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60 Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60
Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60 There's no such thing as being "too secure," especially when it comes to safeguarding your home. The blurams Outdoor Pro Security Camera Outdoor System will help add a layer of protection to your home during the holiday season, when package theft tends to rise, and beyond. Initially priced at $89, this security camera is currently 33% off at $59.99. Home security cameras are critical for a plethora of reasons. Besides the fact that you'll have an extra eye on your property, it can help deter potential crimes against your home or even your neighbor's if their house is in the view of your camer…

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by Daily Voice Shop
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Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates
Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates Area residents should be on high alert for porch pirates after several deliveries were reported stolen to police over the summer. Police issued an alert cautioning that there have been several reports of packages being stolen from area homes after they were delivered. Police said that locals should be vigilant for people or vehicles that are unfamiliar to the neighborhood, and arrangements should be made to have packages delivered while one is at home, or to have a trusted person secure the items. According to police, to avoid being the victim of a porch pirate, residents should: Reques…

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by Zak Failla
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Small Long Island Village On Edge After String Of Break-Ins Small Long Island Village On Edge After String Of Break-Ins
Small Long Island Village On Edge After String Of Break-Ins A small village in Nassau County is on edge after a string of burglaries shook the area. An alert has been issued to Williston Park residents, warning to lock doors and windows overnight following a rash of burglaries that hit the area, prompting a village-wide public meeting. The small village of approximately 7,000 residents has been plagued by a burglary spree that began on Memorial Day weekend. Since then, there has been multiple burglaries reported at various homes in the neighborhood, which are being tracked on Facebook by the community’s neighborhood watch. “ Homeowners should …

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by Zak Failla