Crime & Safety

Police Seek Man, Woman Who Stole $500 in Merchandise From Elwood Store

The suspects dropped the stolen merchandise and fled the scene when they were confronted by security, police said.

Police are looking to identify a man and a woman who stole about $500 worth of merchandise from an Elwood Store in May.

According to authorities, the two suspects stole assorted merchandise from Sears, located at 4000 Jericho Turnpike, on Friday, May 1.

The suspects, who are wanted for petty larceny, were confronted by security when they left the store through the adjacent Barnes and Noble, police said.

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The man and woman dropped the stolen merchandise, entered a tan Buick sedan and fled westbound on Jericho Turnpike, according to police.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 in cash as a reward for any information that leads to an arrest. Call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

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