Crime & Safety

Watch As Man Steals Purse From Spa: Suffolk Police

The stolen purse contained cash, credit cards and $500 worth of hair-styling tools. Suffolk police released a video of the theft.

The man stole a purse from Harry Charles Salon and Spa in Commack, police said.
The man stole a purse from Harry Charles Salon and Spa in Commack, police said. (Suffolk County Crime Stoppers)

COMMACK, NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are seeking the public's help in finding the man who stole a purse from a Commack business in July, they said.

The man stole a purse containing cash, credit cards and about $500 worth of hair-styling tools from Harry Charles Salon and Spa, located at 106 Jericho Turnpike, on July 19, police said. The man entered and exited through an unlocked rear door, police said. He is wanted for grand larceny.

Suffolk County police released a video of the theft.

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Police ask anyone with information about the theft to reach Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip via phone call at 1-800-220-TIPS, texting "SCPD" and your message to "CRIMES" (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com. A cash reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information that leads to an arrest.

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