Crime & Safety
Duo Stole $2,600 In Long Island 'Sleight Of Hand Money Scam': PD
They used a "sleight of hand money scam" to confuse the cashier and steal $2,600 while buying Chanel sunglasses and 2 Burberry bags: police.
HUNTINGTON, NY — Police are searching for the duo who used a "sleight of hand money scam" to steal $2,600 from a cashier at a Huntington store in June, authorities said.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police second squad detectives said a man and woman used the scam to confuse the cashier with the exchange of money while buying two Burberry handbags and a pair of Chanel sunglasses.
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