Crime & Safety

Suffolk Police Search For Man They Say Stole From Lowe’s

Police said an unknown man went inside at about 10:40 a.m. on Dec. 10 and took eight spools of copper wiring.

EAST PATCHOGUE, NY — Suffolk Police are looking for a man they say stole from Lowe’s in East Patchogue back in December.

Police said an unknown man went inside Lowe’s on Montauk Highway at about 10:40 a.m. on Dec. 10 and took eight spools of copper wiring before leaving the store without paying. The goods were valued at $1,559, police said.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. Anyone with information about the theft can contact Crime Stoppers and submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS by using a mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store, or Google Play by searching P3 Tips.

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