Crime & Safety

Man Charged In Series Of Greenport Burglaries, Larcenies: PD

The burglaries and larcenies were reported at numerous locations across Greenport, police say.

GREENPORT, NY — A Shelter Island man was arrested and charged with a series of burglaries and larcenies across the village, police said.

According to Southold Town police, Thomas Ritzler, 52, was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary, illegal entry with intent; fourth-degree grand larceny; and several counts of petty larceny, police said.

The arrest came after several reports of burglaries and larcenies from numerous locations throughout the Village of Greenport, police said.

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Ritzler was released on an appearance ticket with a future arraignment date, police said.

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