Crime & Safety
Leaf Blower Swiped From Coram Business: Police
Suffolk police say it happened at around 3 a.m. on April 7.
CORAM, NY — Suffolk police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect they say broke into a Coram business and swiped a leaf blower worth $400 this month.
A man broke into a shed on the property of Light Speed Networks LLC on Route 112, on April 7, at around 3 a.m., according to police.
Further information was not released.
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In an image from security video, the man is seen wearing a black coat with an orange sweatshirt underneath, as well as blue jeans and white sneakers. He was wearing a white baseball cap.
Crime Section officers from the 6th Precinct in Selden are investigating the incident as criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.
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Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
Anyone with information about the incident can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, a confidential police hotline, using a mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store, or Google Play by searching P3 Tips.
Tips can also be submitted online at P3Tips.com.
All calls, text messages, and emails will be kept confidential, police said.
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