Crime & Safety

Police: Bartender Stole $15,000 From Smuggler Jack's

The 33-year-old was arrested on Monday for stealing from the Massapequa bar, police say.

A 33-year-old Seaford man who worked as a bartender at Smuggler Jack’s Bar Restaurant & Bar in Massapequa is accused of stealing more than $15,000 from the business.

According to police, George Katsihtis stole the money between June and October 2015.

He was arrested on Merrick Road in Seaford at 5:15 p.m. Monday, police said.

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Katsihtis is charged with third degree grand larceny. He was due to be arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead on Tuesday.

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