Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Women Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store Women Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store
Women Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store Know them? Police investigators on Long Island have released surveillance photos of two women who allegedly stole groceries and items from an area Stop & Shop location. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and police investigators are attempting to identify and track down two women who allegedly stole approximately $110 in groceries last year. It is alleged that the women entered Stop & Shop on Vets Highway in Islandia at approximately 6:25 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 and stole the groceries. Anyone with information regarding the women or shoplifting incident has been asked to contact Suf…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Pair Of Armed Robberies Involving Pickup Truck Reported Hours Apart On Long Island Pair Of Armed Robberies Involving Pickup Truck Reported Hours Apart On Long Island
Pair Of Armed Robberies Involving Pickup Truck Reported Hours Apart On Long Island Detectives are investigating two armed robberies that took place within miles of each other on Long Island. The first robbery took place around 11:05 p.m., Monday, Feb. 17, in the parking lot at Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino in Islandia, said Suffolk County Police. During the robbery, police said a man approached a woman in the parking lot, displayed what appeared to be a handgun, and demanded cash. The woman complied and the man fled to a black pickup truck parked nearby. The pickup truck, driven by a second person, fled the scene in an unknown direction. There were no injuries. The sec…

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by Kathy Reakes
Massapequa, NY
News
ID Released For Long Island Man Struck, Killed By SUV While Aiding Stranded Motorist ID Released For Long Island Man Struck, Killed By SUV While Aiding Stranded Motorist
ID Released For Long Island Man Struck, Killed By SUV While Aiding Stranded Motorist The identity has been released for a Long Island man who was struck and killed by an SUV after stopping to assist a stranded motorist. The incident happened Saturday, Jan. 25 at approximately 6:20 p.m. in Islandia. An 18-year-old Bay Shore man was driving a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder westbound on Motor Parkway between Hoffman Lane and Veterans Memorial Highway when the vehicle became disabled in the roadway, Suffolk County Police said. A 57-year-old Bay Shore man, now identified as Federico Oviedo, who was driving a 2003 Toyota minivan, stopped behind the Nissan to offer assistance.&…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Who Stopped To Aid Stranded Motorist Struck, Killed By SUV Long Island Man Who Stopped To Aid Stranded Motorist Struck, Killed By SUV
Long Island Man Who Stopped To Aid Stranded Motorist Struck, Killed By SUV Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Long Island Man Struck, Killed By SUV While Aiding Stranded Motorist A Long Island man who stopped to assist a motorist in a disabled vehicle was struck and killed by an SUV. It happened Saturday, Jan. 25 at approximately 6:20 p.m. in Islandia. An 18-year-old Bay Shore man was driving a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder westbound on Motor Parkway between Hoffman Lane and Veterans Memorial Highway when the vehicle became disabled in the roadway, Suffolk County Police said. A 57-year-old Bay Shore man driving a 2003 Toyota minivan stopped behi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop A photo of a suspect who allegedly stole from Stop & Shop last month has been released by police on Long Island. Suffolk County Police investigators are attempting to locate a man who allegedly stole groceries from the store on Vets Highway at approximately 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 in Islandia. No other information has been released by the police. Anyone with information regarding the suspect has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or submitting a tip by utilizing a mobile app that can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Robbing Woman At Long Island Hotel, Police Say Man Wanted For Robbing Woman At Long Island Hotel, Police Say
Man Wanted For Robbing Woman At Long Island Hotel, Police Say An alert has been issued for a man wanted for allegedly assaulting a woman and robbing her at a Long Island hotel. Suffolk County Police investigators have released photos of a man who allegedly punched a woman in the face at the Hampton Inn in Islandia on Vets Highway at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The man then allegedly took off with cash, an iPad and four cellphones. Police described the suspect as a 6-foot tall African American, with a medium build. At the time of the alleged assault, he was wearing a black “bubble-type” jacket and grey sweatpants. Anyone with i…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Stop & Shop Seen him? The Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for information that leads to the arrest of a man who allegedly stole cosmetics from the Islandia Stop & Shop on Vets Highway. Investigators with the Suffolk County Police Department are attempting to track down the man, who allegedly shoplifted the items with an estimated value of $80 at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. In response, the Crime Stoppers offered a cash reward of for information that leads to an arrest of the shoplifting suspect. Anyone who recognizes him, or who has information regarding the …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Store Man Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Store
Man Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Store Police investigators in Suffolk County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a man who allegedly stole boots from an Islandia shoe store. A photo has been released of a suspect by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers, after he allegedly walked into Famous Footwear on Vets Highway at around 3:50 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 and walked out without paying for a pair of Timberland boots. Police said that the stolen merchandise has a value of approximately $175. No description of the alleged suspect has been released by investigators. Anyone with information regarding the stolen …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Famous Footwear Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Famous Footwear
Man Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Famous Footwear Know him? Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man who allegedly stole from a shoe store in Islandia last month. Investigators from the Suffolk County Fourth Precinct Crime Section released a surveillance photo of a man who allegedly walked into Famous Footwear on Vets Highway at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, and walked out with a pair of Nike sneakers without paying. The shoes had an estimated value of approximately $70, police said. Anyone with information regarding the stolen sneakers, or who has information regarding the suspect, ha…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors
Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Two Long Island store clerks were charged with selling alcohol to minors. Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime officers conducted an undercover alcohol operation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. Police said the two locations where alcohol was sold to undercover agents were: BP Gas, 1460 Veterans Memorial Highway, Islandia. The clerk, Bensaiah Haithem, 30, of Holbrook, was charged with first-degree unlawfully dealing with a child. One Stop Deli, 408 Rosevale Ave., Ronkonkoma. The clerk, Patel Vishuvhai, 43, of Ronkonkoma, was also charged with first-degree unlawfully d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing $230 Worth Of Items From Long Island Stop & Shop Man Accused Of Stealing $230 Worth Of Items From Long Island Stop & Shop
Man Accused Of Stealing $230 Worth Of Items From Long Island Stop & Shop A man has been accused of petit larceny after stealing merchandise from a Long Island store, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man, pictured above, who is suspected of stealing assorted cleaning merchandise from Stop & Shop in Islandia (1730 Veterans Memorial Highway) on Thursday, Oct. 24 around 3 p.m. The items were valued at approximately $230, according to police. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is urged to contact Suffolk County Police. To submit an anony…

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by Valerie Musson
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store
Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store A man and woman have been accused of petit larceny after stealing merchandise from a Long Island retailer, police say. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man and woman, pictured above, who are suspected of stealing items from Stop & Shop in Islandia (1730 Veterans Memorial Highway) on Friday, June 28 around 10:15 p.m. The merchandise was valued at approximately $495, according to police. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is urged to contact Suffolk County Police. To submit an an…

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by Valerie Musson