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Duo From Port Jefferson, Middle Island Nabbed For String Of Suffolk County Business Burglaries
Two suspects have been arrested in connection to nearly a dozen Long Island business burglaries and an attempted burglary.
Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives, Frank Costa, age 54, of Port Jefferson, and Jon Pucci, age 29, of Middle Island, were apprehended in Centereach for allegedly committing the following burglaries during which cash and cigarettes were stolen:
Shell, located at 1511 Middle Country Road in Ridge, on Friday, Feb. 9
Kings Park Auto Care, located at 189 Main Street in Kings Park, on Tu…
Prolific Burglar Targets 7 Long Island Businesses, DA Says
A pizzeria, a laundromat, and a nail salon were among the seven businesses targeted in a Long Island man’s alleged burglary spree.
Kenneth Eckhoff, age 70, of Mastic Beach, was indicted on multiple felony counts of burglary in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, July 12.
According to prosecutors, Eckhoff burglarized the following Suffolk County businesses between May and June 2023:
Carpet Depot, located in Lake Grove at 2970 Middle Country Road
Villa Grazie Pizza, located in Centereach at 1665 Middle Country Road
Rainbow Shops, located in Centereach at 257 Middle Country Road
Carpet Depo…
Burglary Spree: Long Island Man Accused Of 7 Heists In Past Month
A Long Island man has been charged with burglarizing seven businesses over the past month.
Kenneth Eckoff, age 70, of Mastic Beach, was identified as the man who committed multiple burglaries between Monday, May 22, and Sunday, June 25, said Suffolk County Police.
During each burglary, Eckoff removed the front door glass and stole money from registers, police said.
Eckoff, who was located by detectives on Pine Street in Selden on Tuesday, June 27 burglarized the following locations:
Carpet Depot, located at 2970 Route 25 in Lake Grove, on Monday, May 22.
Villa Grazie Pizz…
