Crime & Safety
Smithtown Police Blotter: People Scammed Out Of Money
One person was falsely told that they had a relative in jail and needed to pay money, police say.
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.
- Oct. 6: Identity theft (first-degree) was reported on Blydenburg Avenue in Smithtown from Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. Someone withdrew from someone else's checking account without authorization, police said.
- Oct. 5: Grand larceny (third-degree) was reported on Dartmouth Drive in Lake Grove at 10 a.m. A person was tricked into sending money after they were falsely told they had a relative in jail, police said.
- Oct. 4: Grand larceny (third-degree) was reported on Gotham Drive in St. James from Oct. 1 at noon. A person was scammed, police said.
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