Gas Station Thief Steals Lottery Scratch-Offs: Cops

WADING RIVER, NY — A thief broke into a Wading River gas station and made off with lottery tickets, police said.

According to Riverhead Town Police, the incident took place Saturday at 4:13 a.m. at Speedway Gas located on Route 25A when authorities received a report regarding an alarm activation at the location.

Upon arrival, responding patrol units discovered the glass broken out of the west side door, police said.

Surveillance footage from the location shows a male, possibly white or light skinned Hispanic, exiting a dark colored pickup truck and proceeding to throw a brick through the glass door, police said.

Once inside, the thief removed a quantity of New York State scratch-off lottery tickets and fled the scene, police said.

A New York State Police K-9 unit assisted with a track, with no success, police said.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Riverhead Police at 631-727-4500, ext. 332. All calls will be kept confidential.