Suspect Nabbed After Robbery At Long Island Stop & Shop

A suspect has been apprehended after a robbery at a Long Island Stop & Shop earlier this week.

Stop & Shop in East Northport.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

11/25/2021 10:00 a.m.

It happened around 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22.

A man approached the pharmacy counter inside of the Stop & Shop in East Northport, located at 454 Fort Salonga Road, and handed an employee a note indicating he had a weapon and demanded a prescription medication, Suffolk County Police said.

The employee complied with the demand and the man fled the store on foot, said police.

On Thursday morning, Nov. 25, Suffolk County Police announced the arrest of the suspect following

Following an investigation, Major Case Unit detectives arrested Eduardo Martinez, age 33, of West Palm Beach in Florida, and charged him with third-degree robbery, and false personation.

Earlier report: Suspect At Large After Robbery At Suffolk Stop & Shop

Martinez was held overnight at the Second Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday.

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