Smithtown Police Blotter: 2 People Scammed Over Phone

SMITHTOWN, NY — Curious about what's going on in your neighborhood? Check out the recent crimes reported in the area.

The Suffolk County Police Department posted the following information. All charges are accusations and do not signify guilt.

• Sept. 11: Grand larceny (third-degree) was reported on Alexander Avenue in Lake Grove at 4:59 p.m. A man entered Trek Bicycle Lake Grove, grabbed a bicycle and ran out the door with it, police said. He threw the bicycle into a black SUV and then drove off eastbound on Route 347, police said.
• Sept. 7: Grand larceny (fourth-degree) was reported on East Main Street in Village of the Branch at 1:30 p.m. Someone claiming to be a U.S. Customs Immigration worker called a Village of the Branch resident and told him that he needed to pay money to receive his Visa card, police said. The resident paid, police said.
• Sept. 5: Identity theft (second-degree) was reported on Timber Croft Way in Smithtown from Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. A person claiming to work for PSEG called a Smithtown resident and told him that his electricity would be shut off if he did not make an immediate payment, police said. The resident was told to purchase two $500 gift cards, police said. The man purchased the cards and gave the scammer the numbers on them, police said.