Crime & Safety

Man Steals Credit Cards; Uses Them At GameStop: SCPD

He stole the cards at a Cheesecake Factory before heading to a GameStop: Suffolk Police.

The man stole credit cards from a Cheesecake Factory and used one at a GameStop in Huntington.
The man stole credit cards from a Cheesecake Factory and used one at a GameStop in Huntington. (Courtesy: Suffolk County Crime Stoppers)

HUNTINGTON, NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in finding the man who stole credit cards and used them at a Huntington store in July.

Someone stole a wallet containing credit cards from a person at Cheesecake Factory, located at 160 Walt Whitman Road, on July 25 sometime between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., police said. A credit card that was in the wallet was used at the GameStop located at 169 Walt Whitman Road later that day, police said. The man is wanted on charges of grand larceny.

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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