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Parolee Shoots Through Ex-Girlfriend’s Long Island Front Door, Police Say Parolee Shoots Through Ex-Girlfriend’s Long Island Front Door, Police Say
Parolee Shoots Through Ex-Girlfriend’s Long Island Front Door, Police Say Police are asking for help in locating a prison parolee accused of shooting through the front door of a woman’s Long Island home. The alleged incident happened at around 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at a Central Islip home located on Irving Street. Joseph Bunce, age 35, fired multiple shots through his ex-girlfriend’s front door, according to Suffolk County Police. Nobody was injured in the shooting. Bunce is currently on parole with prior convictions for aggravated DWI and attempted criminal possession and sale of a controlled substance. He has ties to Wyandanch, Copiague, Central Islip, and…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Attempts To Steal From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say Know Him? Man Attempts To Steal From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say
Know Him? Man Attempts To Steal From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly threatened a store employee and attempted to steal clothing. The incident occurred on Monday, Nov. 13, in Huntington Station at the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Walt Whitman Road. Police said the man attempted to steal the clothing and was stopped by a store employee whom he threatened with a knife. The man then dropped the clothing and fled in a black Nissan Sentra, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information c…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Makes Off With Package Containing iPhone From Long Island Porch Know Him? Man Makes Off With Package Containing iPhone From Long Island Porch
Know Him? Man Makes Off With Package Containing iPhone From Long Island Porch Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly stole a package off a porch containing a new iPhone. The incident took place in Suffolk County around 12 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 in Setauket on Veno Lane. The man fled in a black SUV, police said.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about the incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, or online at www.P3Tips.com.  All calls, text message…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Duo At Large After Stealing $1.6K Worth Of Used Cooking Oil Outside Burger King In Huntington Duo At Large After Stealing $1.6K Worth Of Used Cooking Oil Outside Burger King In Huntington
Duo At Large After Stealing $1.6K Worth Of Used Cooking Oil Outside Burger King In Huntington Do you know them? Police are asking the public's help in their search for two men who stole $1,600 worth of used cooking oil outside a Burger King on Long Island. The suspects fled in a white van, Suffolk County Police said.  The incident happened around 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 in Huntington on East Jericho Turnpike. 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, utilizing a mobil…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Recognize Him? Thief Nabs Over $1K In Audio Equipment From Long Island Business, Police Say Recognize Him? Thief Nabs Over $1K In Audio Equipment From Long Island Business, Police Say
Recognize Him? Thief Nabs Over $1K In Audio Equipment From Long Island Business, Police Say If you recognize this sticky-fingered culprit, police want to hear from you. Detectives are asking for help in identifying a suspect who was caught on surveillance footage stealing property from a Long Island business. The theft occurred at around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in Rocky Point, at the North Shore Beach Association clubhouse, according to Suffolk County Police. The man stole audio equipment, including speakers and a tablet, valued at over $1,100. Earlier report: Know Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Man After Rocky Point Burglary Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offer…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Know Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Man After Rocky Point Burglary Know Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Man After Rocky Point Burglary
Know Him? Alert Issued For Wanted Man After Rocky Point Burglary Authorities are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a person who stole audio equipment from a Long Island business. The man stole speakers and a tablet from the North Shore Beach Association, located in Rocky Point at 55 Clubhouse Drive, at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad said in an advisory issued Tuesday, Oct.31. The property was valued at approximately $1,180.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. An…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Know Them? Men Wanted For Long Island Liquor Store Heist Know Them? Men Wanted For Long Island Liquor Store Heist
Know Them? Men Wanted For Long Island Liquor Store Heist Police on Long Island are asking for the public's help to identify and locate two men who allegedly stole $25,000 in merchandise from a liquor store. The incident took place in Smithtown on Thursday, Oct. 5 around 11:15 p.m. at the Wine Guy Liquor Store located at 220 West Main St. According to Suffolk County Police, the men used a Sawzall to cut the store's lock. They fled in a Silver GMC Acadia Denali. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about the crime can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to subm…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For Touching Woman In Store On Long Island, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Touching Woman In Store On Long Island, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Touching Woman In Store On Long Island, Police Say Police are asking the public to help identify and locate the man who allegedly forcibly touched a woman in a Long Island business. The incident took place in Bay Shore on Friday, Sept. 20 inside a Hobby Lobby. According to police, the unidentified man forcibly touched a woman inside Hobby Lobby, at 2052 Sunrise Highway before running away. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about the incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS,&n…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Groper Assaults Woman At Hobby Lobby Store On Long Island, Police Say Groper Assaults Woman At Hobby Lobby Store On Long Island, Police Say
Groper Assaults Woman At Hobby Lobby Store On Long Island, Police Say Police are asking for help in identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Long Island business. The alleged incident happened in Bay Shore, at the Hobby Lobby store on Sunrise Highway, in September 2023. According to Suffolk County Police, the man forcibly touched the victim inside the store before fleeing on foot. Investigators released a photo of the suspect taken from surveillance footage near the store’s entrance. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for a possible cash reward. Tips can be submitted on the organizatio…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Saw-Toting Duo Flees With $25K Worth Of Liquor From Long Island Business Saw-Toting Duo Flees With $25K Worth Of Liquor From Long Island Business
Saw-Toting Duo Flees With $25K Worth Of Liquor From Long Island Business If you recognize these thirsty bandits, police want to hear from you. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men seen on video breaking into a Long Island liquor store and stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise. The burglary occurred at around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in Smithtown, at The Wine Guy Liquor Store located on West Main Street. Suffolk County Police said the suspects used a saw to cut the store’s lock. Once inside, they grabbed numerous bottles valued at nearly $25,000. The men then fled in a silver GMC Acadia Denali. Suffolk County Crime Stop…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island, Police Say Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island, Police Say
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards On Long Island, Police Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a duo who allegedly used a stolen credit card. Eight credit cards were stolen from a shopping cart at Costco, located at 625 Broadhollow Road in Melville, on Thursday, Sept. 14 around 12 p.m.  Two people attempted to use the cards at Apple, located in the Walt Whitman Shops, in Huntington Station later that day. One purchase for approximately $2,300 was successful, police said. The man was described as Hispanic in his mid-20s with a tattoo on his right leg and the woman was described as Hispanic and o…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Starbucks Swiper: Man Steals Thousands In Gift Cards From Long Island Chain Starbucks Swiper: Man Steals Thousands In Gift Cards From Long Island Chain
Starbucks Swiper: Man Steals Thousands In Gift Cards From Long Island Chain A thirsty thief walked out of a Long Island Starbucks with thousands of dollars worth of gift cards, authorities said. The incident happened on Friday, Sept. 29 in Coram. Just before 6 p.m., an unknown man walked into the Starbucks located at 1710 Route 112. Authorities said the man snatched gift cards from an employee, worth a total of $1,200, and ran. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest of the thief. Anyone with information can submit tips by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, online at www.P3Tips.com, or by using the P3 Tips app. …

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by Sophie Grieser