Crime & Safety
Suffolk Police Searching For Man They Say Swiped $1K In Tools
Cops say the man walked off with the tools from Home Depot on March 13 at about 6:30 p.m., and left in a white SUV.
PATCHOGUE, NY — Suffolk police detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying the man they say swiped about a $1,000 worth of tools from Home Depot in Patchogue last month.
Police say the man walked off with the tools from the retailer's Gateway Boulevard store on March 13 at about 6:30 p.m., and then drove away in a white sport-utility vehicle. In an image taken from surveillance footage, the man can be seen wearing a light-colored Adidas hoodie and a dark-colored ski hat.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the theft to contact Crime Stoppers, a confidential police hotline, by submiting an anonymous tip at 1-800-220-TIPS. A mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, can also be accessed, as well as www.P3Tips.com.
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All calls, text messages, and emails will be kept confidential, according to police.
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