Break-In At Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Suffolk County Police Say

Five intruders cut through a fence and broke into the Shoreham Nuclear Power Facility, sparking a police investigation and a public call for tips, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, March 5.

The suspected trespassers at the Shoreham Nuclear Power Facility.
Photo Credit: *Suffolk County Police*

Jillian Pikora

03/05/2025 7:00 a.m.

Armed with bolt cutters, the group sliced through the security fence at 2 Lilco Road on Thursday, Feb. 8, police said. The breach caused $2,800 in damage before the suspects vanished.

Authorities have not revealed whether the intruders reached any sensitive areas inside the facility.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

Know something? Call 1-800-220-TIPS, use the P3 Tips mobile app, or visit www.P3Tips.com. Tips remain anonymous.

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