Crime & Safety
Nassau Police: Tires Slashed, iPod, Laptops Stolen from Cars
Several communities near Mineola targeted, cops said.

Nassau County Police reported the following information on car-related crimes.
- Jan. 2: Massapequa Diner, Massapequa; iPad, U.S. Passport, laptop stolen.
- Jan. 2: West Street, Farmingdale; passenger-side window of car broken, pocketbook removed.
- Jan. 2: Lilac Lane, Levittown; laptop and iPad stolen.
- Jan. 2: Raynham Drive, Syosset; bracelet stolen.
- Jan. 3: Hicksville Road, Bethpage; 11 credit cards stolen.
- Jan. 4: Walgreens, Bethpage; passenger-side window broken, pocketbook stolen.
- Jan. 4: Main Street, Farmingdale; passenger-side window broken, money stolen.
- Jan. 4: James Funeral Home, Massapequa; passenger-side window broken, two pairs of sunglasses stolen.
- Jan. 5: North Suffolk Avenue, North Massapequa; wallet stolen.
- Jan. 5: Wanser Avenue, Inwood; backpack, money stolen.
- Jan. 6: Northern Boulevard, Manhasset; items stolen.
- Jan. 6: Yale Road, Merrick; money, iPod stolen.
- Jan. 6: Tutor Time, Levittown; passenger-side window broken, pocketbook stolen.
- Jan. 6: Premier Care, Levittown; items stolen.
- Jan. 7: Frantoni Restaurant, East Meadow; driver-side window broken, pocketbook stolen.
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- Jan. 2: Bethpage Library, Bethpage; car scratched.
- Jan. 4: Eastern Parkway, Farmingdale; tires slashed.
- Jan. 4: Outback Steakhouse, Merrick; window broken.
- Jan. 4: Janet Avenue, North Bellmore; attempted to pry open car, nothing taken.
- Jan. 4: Fenwood Drive, Valley Stream; unspecified damages.
- Jan. 4: Lawrence Avenue, Inwood; two tires slashed.
- Jan. 4: Oceanview Avenue, Valley Stream; passenger-side window smashed, two tires slashed.
- Jan. 5: Heritage Square Apartments, East Meadow; two tires slashed.
- Jan. 6: Stewart Court, Baldwin; attempted to pry open car, nothing taken.
- Jan. 6: Sunny Lane, Franklin Square; car damaged with BB gun.
- Jan. 6: Lawrence Avenue, Inwood; tire slashed.
- Jan. 7: Central Avenue, Westbury; window broken.
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