Crime & Safety
Lobster Heist: Woman Wanted After Seafood Theft From Lake Grove Wegmans
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for tips, police say.
LAKE GROVE, NY — Suffolk County police are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate a woman accused of stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of seafood from a Lake Grove grocery store, police said.
According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers, the woman allegedly stole approximately $500 worth of crab legs and lobster tails from Wegmans, located at 3270 Middle Country Road.
The theft occurred on March 19 around 2:55 p.m., police said.
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Police have not released a description of the suspect but are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest, police said.
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Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips mobile app or online at P3Tips.com.
All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.
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