Crime & Safety

Smithtown Police Blotter: Person Scammed Out Of $3,000

ALSO: Gold chains were stolen from Zales at Smith Haven Mall, police say.

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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.

  • Feb. 17: Grand larceny (fourth-degree) was reported on Wandering Way in Smithtown from Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. A person was scammed out of roughly $3,000 by a woman claiming to be from Amazon, police said.
  • Feb. 16: Grand larceny (third-degree) was reported at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove at 6:29 p.m. Gold chains were stolen from Zales in Smith Haven Mall, police said.
  • Feb. 14: Making graffiti was reported at Avalon Circle in Nesconset at 10:45 a.m. Someone wrote on playground equipment, police said.

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