Crime & Safety
Man Robs Commack Pet Store At Knifepoint: Police
The 29-year-old was arrested Wednesday after robbing the business Tuesday morning, police say.
COMMACK, NY - A Commack man was arrested for robbing a Commack pet store at knifepoint on Tuesday morning, according to Suffolk Police.
Stephen Fromm, 29, entered Pet Friends at 38 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway 9:50 a.m., approached a cashier, displayed a knife and demanded money, police said.
The cashier opened the drawer and Fromm stole cash before fleeing, police said.
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Following an investigation, detectives arrested Fromm on Wednesday, police said.
He was charged with first degree robbery and fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon.
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He is being held overnight at the Fourth Precinct and is scheduled for arraignment on Thursday.
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