Crime & Safety

Thief Stole Cash, Tablet From Riverhead Home: Cops

The search is on for whoever burglarized the residence, police say.

RIVERHEAD, NY — A Riverhead home was burglarized Tuesday and the search is on for the suspect, police said.

According to Riverhead Town Police, a report came in on Tuesday at 9:46 p.m. about a residential burglary on Union Avenue.

Police determined that the burglary had taken place earlier in the day; the detective division was notified and responded to the scene.

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The investigation revealed that an undetermined amount of cash and a Samsung tablet had been stolen from the residence by the thief, police said.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to call Riverhead Town Police at 631-727-4500. All calls will be kept confidential.

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