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$500K in Gold, Watches, Memorabilia Stolen In Brentwood Burglary $500K in Gold, Watches, Memorabilia Stolen In Brentwood Burglary
$500K in Gold, Watches, Memorabilia Stolen In Brentwood Burglary Authorities are searching for those responsible for a high-value burglary on Long Island that netted an estimated $500,000 in valuables. The break-in took place overnight between Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 at Wieco Wire and Cable Inc., located on Rodeo Drive in Brentwood, according to Suffolk County Police.  Investigators say the suspect or suspects forced entry into the business and stole gold bars, high-end watches, collectible coins, and sports memorabilia. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.  Anyone with details can submit…
Trooper Shot In West Hempstead Released From Hospital As Reward For Suspect Info Grows Trooper Shot In West Hempstead Released From Hospital As Reward For Suspect Info Grows
Trooper Shot In West Hempstead Released From Hospital As Reward For Suspect Info Grows A New York State Police trooper who was shot and injured while trying to help a highway motorist is back home with his family. Thomas Mascia, age 27, was released from Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow on Friday morning, Nov. 1. Law enforcement officers from across Nassau and Suffolk counties gathered outside the hospital for a “walk-out” ceremony honoring the injured trooper. Earlier Report: 'All-Out' Manhunt Underway After Trooper Shot In West Hempstead; Cash Reward Being Offered “I’m feeling good,” he told the crowd. “I’m going home.” The jubilant scene came two d…
'All-Out' Manhunt Underway After Trooper Shot In West Hempstead; $5,000 Reward Being Offered 'All-Out' Manhunt Underway After Trooper Shot In West Hempstead; $5,000 Reward Being Offered
'All-Out' Manhunt Underway After Trooper Shot In West Hempstead; $5,000 Reward Being Offered Authorities said an “all-out” manhunt was underway after a New York State Police trooper was shot on a Long Island highway. The incident happened on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead, in the westbound lanes near exit 17, at around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. New York State Police said a trooper patrolling the highway pulled up behind what he thought was a disabled vehicle and took down the license plate number. Earlier Report: NYSP Trooper Shot On Southern State Parkway In West Hempstead; Suspect On Run He then exited his patrol car and was walking toward the vehicl…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Scamming Victim Out Of Thousands In Coram, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Scamming Victim Out Of Thousands In Coram, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Scamming Victim Out Of Thousands In Coram, Police Say Do you know him? Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a wanted man who allegedly scammed a Long Island resident out of thousands. The man posted a house for rent on social media that was not available and  received $3,900 from the victim in Coram on Saturday, June 1 at approximately 9 a.m., according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. If you have any information regarding these incidents, please rea…
Brentwood Teen Killed By Allegedly Impaired Driver Remembered As 'Kind, Respectful' Brentwood Teen Killed By Allegedly Impaired Driver Remembered As 'Kind, Respectful'
Brentwood Teen Killed By Allegedly Impaired Driver Remembered As 'Kind, Respectful' Support is rising for the family of a 19-year-old man who was killed by an allegedly impaired driver on Long Island. The crash happened in Central Islip, at around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Suffolk County Police said Eryk McPherson, of Brentwood, was riding his bicycle westbound across Joshuas Path at Vanderbilt Avenue when he was hit by a Honda sedan. Earlier Report: 19-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After Crash Involving Allegedly Impaired Driver In Central Islip The teen was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore and died the following day. Police arrested the Hon…
Driver Flees Scene After Crashing Into Parked Car At Kings Park 7-Eleven Driver Flees Scene After Crashing Into Parked Car At Kings Park 7-Eleven
Driver Flees Scene After Crashing Into Parked Car At Kings Park 7-Eleven Authorities are asking the public's help in locating a hit-and-run driver after a Long Island crash. A Dodge Ram struck an unoccupied 2016 Ford Mustang parked outside 7-Eleven in Kings Park, located at 655 East Main St., on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at approximately 3:40 p.m. The driver of the Dodge then fled the scene. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. If you have any information about these incidents, you can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip.  You can call 1-800-220-TIPS, use a mobile app calle…
Know Them? 4 Left Lake Ronkonkoma Restaurant Without Paying Bill, Police Say Know Them? 4 Left Lake Ronkonkoma Restaurant Without Paying Bill, Police Say
Know Them? 4 Left Lake Ronkonkoma Restaurant Without Paying Bill, Police Say Do you know them? Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating four people who are accused of leaving a Long Island restaurant without paying the bill. The incident happened in Lake Ronkonkoma at IHOP, at 339 Portion Road, in the early afternoon on Sunday, Sept. 8, according to Suffolk County Police. 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 mobile app that can be downloaded t…
Gilgo Beach Murders: New Images Of 'Asian Doe' Released In Effort To ID Male Victim Gilgo Beach Murders: New Images Of 'Asian Doe' Released In Effort To ID Male Victim
Gilgo Beach Murders: New Images Of 'Asian Doe' Released In Effort To ID Male Victim Investigators are hoping newly released images will lead to the identification of another victim in the Gilgo Beach serial murders. On Long Island, the Gilgo Beach Task Force distributed facial reconstructions of who they've long referred to as "Asian Doe" during a press conference in Brentwood on Monday morning, Sept. 16. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said the man’s skeletal remains were found along Ocean Parkway in Gilgo Beach on April 4, 2011, though it’s believed he “suffered a violent death” sometime before 2006. Earlier Report: Heuermann Used 'Planning Doc' …
Thief Walks Off With $20K Watch From Huntington Station Jewelry Store Thief Walks Off With $20K Watch From Huntington Station Jewelry Store
Thief Walks Off With $20K Watch From Huntington Station Jewelry Store Police are asking for help in identifying a thief who walked out of a Long Island jewelry store with a watch worth thousands of dollars. The incident happened in Huntington Station, at the Tourneau store located at Walt Whitman Shops, at around 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 12. Suffolk County Police said a man stole a Cartier watch valued at approximately $20,000. Anyone with information leading to an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted on the organization’s website or by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Know Him? Man Wanted For Filming Under Woman's Dress At Long Island  Store Know Him? Man Wanted For Filming Under Woman's Dress At Long Island  Store
Know Him? Man Wanted For Filming Under Woman's Dress At Long Island Store Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly filmed underneath a woman's dress in a store. The incident occurred at the CVS store in Deer Park around 5:18 p.m. on Monday, July 8. According to Suffolk County Police, the man used his phone to record underneath a woman's dress and then fled in a black Dodge Durango. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering 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 1-8…
Duo Wanted For Stealing From Vehicle In Ronkonkoma Duo Wanted For Stealing From Vehicle In Ronkonkoma
Duo Wanted For Stealing From Vehicle In Ronkonkoma Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate the men who stole items from a vehicle on Long Island. According to Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers, the incident happened in Ronkonkoma in front of an Express Drive North home on Wednesday, July 10, at approximately 5:40 a.m. 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, using a mobile app that can be do…
Police Search For Hit-Run Driver In Crash On William Floyd Parkway In Shirley Police Search For Hit-Run Driver In Crash On William Floyd Parkway In Shirley
Police Search For Hit-Run Driver In Crash On William Floyd Parkway In Shirley Police are asking for the public's help in locating the driver involved in a hit-and-run Long Island crash. A white box truck was traveling southbound on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, near Flower Hill Drive, when it struck a 2015 Kia Optima at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26.  The driver of the box truck fled the scene. The driver of the Kia sustained a minor injury.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. If you have any information about these incidents, you can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit …
Man Accused Of Using Prop Money At Selden 7-Eleven Man Accused Of Using Prop Money At Selden 7-Eleven
Man Accused Of Using Prop Money At Selden 7-Eleven Police are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who used prop money to make a purchase at a Long Island store. The man used it to make a $20 purchase at 7-Eleven in Selden, located at 648 Middle Country Road, on Wednesday, June 19, at approximately 10:15 p.m.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information that leads to an arrest. If you have any information about these incidents, you can submit an anonymous tip to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers.  You can call 1-800-220-TIPS, use a mobile app called P3 Tips (available for download in …
$17K Worth Of Items Stolen From North Sea Storage Facility $17K Worth Of Items Stolen From North Sea Storage Facility
$17K Worth Of Items Stolen From North Sea Storage Facility Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating the person or people who stole thousands of dollars worth of items from a Long Island facility over a months-long period this year. Approximately $17,000 worth of artwork was stolen from Life Storage in North Sea, located at 59 Mariner Drive, between Friday, Jan. 26 and Wednesday, May 29.  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. If you have any information about these incidents, you can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip.  You can c…
Know This Car? Police Asking For Help In Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Know This Car? Police Asking For Help In Fatal Long Island Hit-Run
Know This Car? Police Asking For Help In Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a car that is wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run. The incident occurred in Ronkonkoma on Monday, May 20, on Ronkonkoma Avenue near Third Street. According to Suffolk County Police, Elyse Crivaro was in the roadway on Ronkonkoma Avenue, near Third Street, on May 20, when she was struck by a dark-colored Toyota Prius that was traveling southbound at approximately 3:20 a.m.  Crivaro, age 21, of Holbrook, was pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stop…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Burglarizing 2 Long Island Businesses Know Him? Man Wanted For Burglarizing 2 Long Island Businesses
Know Him? Man Wanted For Burglarizing 2 Long Island Businesses Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who burglarized two businesses last month. The incidents occurred in Lindenhurst on Thursday, May 2, at the Paris 1 Nail Salon and Vicky’s Casa del Sabor on Wellwood Avenue. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives said the man forcibly entered Paris 1 Nail Salon through the rear door and stole $1,000 from the business.  A short time later, police said the same man entered Vicky’s Casa del Sabor through the rear door and stole approximately $4,000 from …
Know Him? Man Wanted For Questioning In Long Island Hit-Run Know Him? Man Wanted For Questioning In Long Island Hit-Run
Know Him? Man Wanted For Questioning In Long Island Hit-Run Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying and locating a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run. The crash occurred in Huntington Station on Sunday, May 5, killing Amilar Velasquez, who was walking northbound on the shoulder of West Hills Road. According to the Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit, detectives want to speak to the man pictured, who was seen at a nearby establishment before the crash. Suffolk County Police Department Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an&nb…
Know Them? Wine Thieves Steal 3 Bottles Worth $1.5K From Long Island Store Know Them? Wine Thieves Steal 3 Bottles Worth $1.5K From Long Island Store
Know Them? Wine Thieves Steal 3 Bottles Worth $1.5K From Long Island Store Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying and finding two men who allegedly stole three bottles of expensive wine from a liquor store. The incident occurred in Medford at the Pope Wine & Liquore in Medford on Tuesday, April 9. The wine was valued at approximately $1,550, police said. They fled in a gray 2011 Nissan Versa with New Jersey license plates, A12 SXR. 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 anonymou…
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Damaging Vase At Long Island Home Know Her? Woman Wanted For Damaging Vase At Long Island Home
Know Her? Woman Wanted For Damaging Vase At Long Island Home Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a woman who allegedly damaged a large vase in the yard of a home. The incident occurred in Mount Sinai on Tuesday, May 21 on Mount Sinai-Coram Road. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police, the woman attempted to remove a large vase from the yard of a home. The vase broke as the woman dragged it, police said. 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 …
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Wanted East Patchogue Man Seen Him? Alert Issued For Wanted East Patchogue Man
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Wanted East Patchogue Man Have you seen him? The Suffolk County Police Department has issued an alert for a "Most Wanted" suspect and is asking for the public's help in locating him. Ibrahim Akdeniz has been indicted for grand larceny after he systematically stole tens of thousands from his employer between September 2018 and October 2018, according to the department. Akdeniz has been a fugitive since late January 2023. He's 40 years old, 6 feet tall, 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His last known address was East Patchogue. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for informa…
Know Her? Woman Wanted On Long Island For Using Stolen Credit Card, Police Say Know Her? Woman Wanted On Long Island For Using Stolen Credit Card, Police Say
Know Her? Woman Wanted On Long Island For Using Stolen Credit Card, Police Say Police and Crimestoppers on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a woman who allegedly used a stolen credit card to purchase a $2,000 computer. The incident occurred in South Setauket on Saturday, March 9. According to Suffolk County Police, the woman used a credit card, which had been reported stolen by a Smithtown woman, to purchase a laptop valued at $1,954 from Best Buy, located at 261 Pond Path, on March 9. The woman fled the store in a gray minivan. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with in…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Theft From Long Island Store Know Him? Man Wanted For Theft From Long Island Store
Know Him? Man Wanted For Theft From Long Island Store Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly sold a MacBook Pro laptop from a Best Buy store. The incident occurred in Centereach at the store located at 261 Pond Path around 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 8. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police detectives, the man stole a MacBook Pro laptop valued at $1,900 and left the area in what appeared to be a white Honda CR-V. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about the incident…
Sticky-Fingered Trio Swipes $9K In Handbags From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say Sticky-Fingered Trio Swipes $9K In Handbags From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say
Sticky-Fingered Trio Swipes $9K In Handbags From Long Island Saks Fifth Avenue, Police Say Police are asking for help in identifying three women accused of stealing designer handbags from a Saks Fifth Avenue store on Long Island. The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the Saks store at Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station. Suffolk County Police said three women stole four handbags totaling $9,439. A cash reward for information leading to an arrest is being offered by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Anyone with information can contact the organization anonymously at 1-800-220-TIPS or on its website.
Know Him? Man Wanted For Assault On Long Island Know Him? Man Wanted For Assault On Long Island
Know Him? Man Wanted For Assault On Long Island Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly assaulted another man in a parking lot. The incident occurred in Commack around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at 10 Garet Place. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section, officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who pushed a 79-year-old man in a Commack parking lot. The victim suffered minor injuries. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with inform…
Tragic Update: 37-Year-Old Dies Following Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Tragic Update: 37-Year-Old Dies Following Hit-Run Crash On Long Island
Tragic Update: 37-Year-Old Dies Following Hit-Run Crash On Long Island A man has died days after suffering serious injuries in an early morning hit-and-run crash on Long Island. The incident happened at around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, May 5, in Dix Hills. Suffolk County Police said 37-year-old Amilar Velasquez, of Huntington Station, was walking on the northbound shoulder of West Hills Road near West 16th Street when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Earlier Report: Hit-Run Crash: 37-Year-Old From Huntington Station Suffers Serious Injuries In Dix Hills Velasquez was taken to Huntington Hospital in critical condition. In an update Thursday, M…
15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Long Island Assault Suspect 15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Long Island Assault Suspect
15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Long Island Assault Suspect Police are turning to the public in hopes of locating an alleged MS-13 gang member accused of taking part in the luring and stabbing of a teenager. In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Suffolk County Police asked for tips in the search for Josue Zepeda Padilla, one of seven people indicted for the robbery, kidnapping and gang assault of a 15-year-old boy on Saturday, Jan. 6. According to police, the group lured the teen to the Huntington train station where they beat him and forced him into a car before driving him to Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Brentwood. Once the…
Know Him? Man Wanted On Long Island For Attempting To Use Stolen Credit Cards, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted On Long Island For Attempting To Use Stolen Credit Cards, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted On Long Island For Attempting To Use Stolen Credit Cards, Police Say Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly attempted to use stolen credit cards. The incident occurred in Lake Grove on Sunday, March 17, after a wallet was stolen in Bohemia. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police, a wallet was reported stolen from Panera Bread, located at 5191 Sunrise Highway in Bohemia.  Police said that a short time later, a man attempted to use the credit cards at the Apple Store in the Smith Haven Mall. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an…
Police On Long Island Searching For SUV Involved In Hit-Run That Injured Cop Police On Long Island Searching For SUV Involved In Hit-Run That Injured Cop
Police On Long Island Searching For SUV Involved In Hit-Run That Injured Cop Police on Long Island are searching for an SUV that allegedly struck a police cruiser, injuring the officer, and fled the scene. The crash occurred in Deer Park on Commack Road at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 1. According to Suffolk County Police, a First Precinct officer was driving a marked police vehicle with lights and sirens northbound on Commack Road while attempting a traffic stop. An SUV traveling southbound on Commack Road crashed into the front driver-side door of the police vehicle near Tell Avenue, police said. The vehicle, which fled southbound without stopping, is …
Trio Repeatedly Punches Employee At Long Island Walmart, Police Say Trio Repeatedly Punches Employee At Long Island Walmart, Police Say
Trio Repeatedly Punches Employee At Long Island Walmart, Police Say Police are hoping that surveillance photos will help them track down three people accused of assaulting an employee at a Long Island Walmart. The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Commack Walmart store on Crooked Hill Road. Suffolk County Police said the employee confronted two men and a woman about their handling of merchandise. During the encounter, the trio attacked the worker, punching him multiple times. The employee was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore and treated for minor injuries. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cas…
Know Her? Woman Wanted In Theft From Long Island Store Know Her? Woman Wanted In Theft From Long Island Store
Know Her? Woman Wanted In Theft From Long Island Store Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a woman wanted for an alleged $500 theft from a Target store. The incident occurred in Medford on Monday, March 11 at the Target store at 2975 Horseblock Road around 8:50 p.m. The woman stole cosmetics from Target, at 2975 Horseblock Road, on March 11 at 8:59 p.m. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, or online at www.P3Tips.com.  Al…
19-Year-Old Killed, Teenage Girl Injured During Shooting At Party In Bay Shore 19-Year-Old Killed, Teenage Girl Injured During Shooting At Party In Bay Shore
19-Year-Old Killed, Teenage Girl Injured During Shooting At Party In Bay Shore Two teenagers were shot, one of whom was killed, during a shooting at a party on Long Island overnight. The incident happened around 9 p.m. Friday, March 22 in Bay Shore. Suffolk County Police officers responded to a 911 call stating that a teenage man was shot at 1320 Ackerson Blvd.  When they arrived, they found Sean Mills, age 19, and a 17-year-old girl shot during an outside party with approximately 50 people in attendance. Mills, of Bay Shore, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  The girl was rushed to a local hospital wher…