Crime & Safety

Commack Trader Joe's Evacuated After Receiving Suspicious Letter

Police are investigating after the local grocery store received a suspicious letter Monday afternoon.

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COMMACK, NY - A Commack grocery store was evacuated Monday afternoon after an employee received a letter containing white powder, according to Suffolk Police.

Officers responded to Trader Joe’s on 5900 Jericho Turnpike at 12:20 p.m. after the employee reported the letter.

The building was then evacuated.

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The investigation is ongoing.

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