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Laundromat Break-In: Burglar Steals Thousands From Local Long Island Business
An unknown person robbed a local laundromat, making off with thousands of dollars in cash, police said.
It happened at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 in Mineola, Nassau County Police reported.
The burglar went to Mineola Laundry, located at 211 Mineola Boulevard, and broke in through the locked window.
Once inside, they took $2,500 cash before fleeing on foot, going eastbound on Lincoln Avenue, police said.
The suspect was wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt, dark sweatpants, a baseball cap, and a backpack.
Any person with information pertaining to the crime is encouraged to contact t…
Business Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed In Suffolk County
A suspect has been apprehended after a string of business robberies on Long Island.
After an investigation, Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives determined Andre Desvignes, age 55, of Central Islip, was was responsible for robbing the following places:
Bethpage Federal Credit Union, 233 South Research Place, Central Islip, on Tuesday, May 30.
United States Postal Service, located at 136 Carleton Ave., Islip Terrace, on Wednesday, June 21.
Bethpage Federal Credit Union, located at 233 South Research Place, Central Islip, on Thursday, June 29.
United States Postal Servi…
Wanted 21-Year-Old Opens Fire On Officers During Arrest Attempt On Long Island, Police Say
A 21-year-old robbery suspect shot at two police officers who then returned fire, injuring the gunman, during a shootout on Long Island, authorities said.
The incident happened at around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, in North Amityville, according to Suffolk County Police.
At the time, the officers were transporting another inmate to a police station when they saw a man who was wanted for robbery and a missing firearm.
The suspect, identified as Jayvon Bell, ran from the scene and the two officers chased after him on Maple Road, police said.
As the officers were pursuing him, Bell pulled…
Robbery Spree: Farmingdale Woman Assaulted, Kidnapped Victims, Police Say
A Long Island woman is being accused of becoming violent, assaulting, and kidnapping victims during a string of robberies.
The reports were made by multiple victims in Nassau County, in the fifth, sixth, and eighth police precincts, according to authorities, who said the incidents came after soliciting a person they met through an online escort advertisement.
The victims stated that April Summers, age 35, of Farmingdale, would demand additional money, and if the victims did not comply, she would steal from them, assault them, threaten them, and often kidnap them while driving the…
