Long Island Sweet Shop Burglarized, Cash Stolen In Break-In

A Long Island sweet shop was hit by a burglar who made off with cash, leaving the popular business with unexpected losses.

Star Confectionary on East Main Street in Riverhead.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

Joe Lombardi

11/14/2024 1:00 p.m.

Officers were called to Star Confectionary in Riverhead on East Main Street on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after the owner discovered the break-in around 7:55 a.m.

Initially, it appeared that nothing was missing, but the owner later found that assorted US currency had been taken, Riverhead Police said.

Detectives believe the break-in happened between 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, and 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500.

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