Burglar Arrested After Violent Struggle With Off-Duty Cop: NCPD

WOODMERE, NY — A Queens man was arrested early Wednesday morning after police say he was caught in the middle of a burglary by an off-duty police officer.

According to police, an off-duty Nassau County police officer was driving home from work at 5:11 a.m. when he saw a burglary in progress at S&S Woodmere Inc. grocery store, located at 1064 Broadway in Woodmere. The officer, who was still in uniform, got out of his car and approached the store.

Police say the burglar — Anthony Livieri, 49, of Atlantic Avenue — left the store through a broken front window and tried to flee. After a violent struggle, the officer was able to place him under arrest, police say. Both Livieri and the officer were injured, and were both taken to a hospital for treatment.

Police say an investigation found that Livieri was responsible for other burglaries around the county:

• Nov. 24: Hempstead Tobacco Shop, 74A Main St., Hempstead
• Dec. 9: Ultra Gas, 360 North Central Ave., North Valley Stream
• Dec. 11: Speedway Gas Station, 800 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury

Livieri was charged with second-degree burglary, three counts of third-degree burglary, second-degree assault, second-degree menacing, two counts of third-degree grand larceny, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, four counts of third-degree criminal mischief, resisting arrest, second-degree obstructing governmental administration, three counts of possession of burglar tools and disorderly conduct. He is scheduled to be arraigned later today.