Crime & Safety

Thief Stole 2 Shotguns From Homeowner's Garage: Police

BREAKING: The search is on for the thief, who stole the guns sometime between May 8 and May 11, police say.

LAUREL, NY — The search is on for a thief who stole two shotguns from a garage in Laurel, police said.

According to Riverhead Town Police, a report came in on Thursday at 10:29 p.m. about a burglary on Beach Road.

The homeowner said that sometime between Monday and Thursday, an unknown person entered the unlocked garage and removed two shotguns, among other items, police said.

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The Riverhead Police Department's detective division is investigating; anyone with information about the crime is asked to 631-727-4500 ext. 327. All calls will be kept confidential.

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