Crime & Safety

Police Seeking Duo Who Stole Items From Hauppauge Store

One man distracted the clerk while the other man stole oil and beer from the store.

HAUPPAUGE, NY - Police are seeking the men who stole items from a Hauppauge business last month.

Two men (pictured above) entered Bolla Market on 504 Route 111, at 2:10 a.m. on Jan. 12.

While one man distracted the clerk, another stole car oil and a 12-pack of Budweiser.

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One man was described as heavy with a chinstrap beard, wearing a red shirt and black jacket.

The other man was described as having a short cropped beard wearing a tan jacket and black hat.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800- 220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com.

All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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