Crime & Safety

Pair Accused Of Stealing $2.7K+ In Electrical Wire From Lowes: PD

The theft took place in July, police say.

Police are asking for the public's help to find the thieves who they say stole the electrical wire.
Police are asking for the public's help to find the thieves who they say stole the electrical wire. (Suffolk County Police Department)

RIVERHEAD, NY — The search is on for a duo who police said stole more than $2,700 in electrical wire from Lowe's in Riverhead in July.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police said they are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate two men who stole electrical wire from Lowe’s Home Improvement, located at 1461 Old Country Road, on July 30. The merchandise was valued at $2,775, police said.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about the incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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