Crime & Safety

Man Stole Woman's Purse At Suffolk BJ's: Police

The woman's purse held her credit card and cash, police say.

A man was accused of stealing a woman's purse at BJ's in Commack on April 20, Suffolk police said.
A man was accused of stealing a woman's purse at BJ's in Commack on April 20, Suffolk police said. (Courtesy of Suffolk County Crime Stoppers)

COMMACK, NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in finding the man who police said stole a woman's belongings at a Commack store in April.

A man stole a woman’s purse containing a credit card and cash from a shopping cart inside BJ’s Wholesale Club, at 2 Veterans Memorial Highway, at 1:51 p.m. on April 20, police said. He is wanted for grand larceny.

Police ask anyone with information to reach Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip via phone call at 1-800-220-TIPS, using a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. A cash reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest.

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