Crime & Safety

Man Arrested After Robbing Store In Smith Haven Mall: Police

The 32-year-old ran away and pushed a security guard after robbing the store over the weekend, police said.

LAKE GROVE, NY - A Yaphank man was arrested for robbing a store at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove on Sunday afternoon. according to Suffolk Police.

Anthony Cook, 32, stole clothing from Macy's at about 2:22 p.m., police said.

While running away he pushed the security guard, police said.

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No injuries were reported.

He was arrested a short time later.

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Cook was charged with third degree robbery.

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