$7K In Sunglasses Stolen From Smith Haven Mall Store: Police

Two men stole $7,000 worth of sunglasses from Sunglass Hut before fleeing in a gray SUV, police said.

By Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff

Oct 26, 2026 10:43 AM EDT

LAKE GROVE, NY — Suffolk County police are searching for two men accused of stealing around $7,000 worth of sunglasses from a store at Smith Haven Mall earlier this month.

The men stole the sunglasses from Sunglass Hut on Oct. 18 around 5:40 p.m., police said.

Police are seeking to identify this man in connection with a grand larceny investigation at Sunglass Hut in Lake Grove on Oct. 18. (Suffolk County Crime Stoppers)

Police said two men fled in this gray SUV after approximately $7,000 worth of sunglasses were stolen from Sunglass Hut at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove on Oct. 18. (Suffolk County Crime Stoppers)

The pair fled the scene in a grey SUV, according to police.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Fourth Squad detectives are asking for the public's help identifying and locating the men.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, submit a tip online at www.P3Tips.com, or use the P3 Tips mobile app.

All tips will remain confidential.

Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.