BMW Slams Into LI Sneaker Shop; 2 People Found Near Backyard: Police

WANTAGH, NY — A sneaker store was robbed early Monday in Wantagh by six people, who crashed a BMW into the Merrick Road storefront, police said.

Upon the officers' arrival just before 5 a.m., one of the two BMWs used to flee hit a squad car, sending an officer to the hospital for treatment.

Approximately 20 minutes after the store robbery, Nassau police spotted one of the fleeing BMWs parked near the intersection of Little Neck Avenue and Coral Court in North Bellmore. Police could seen in nearby backyards with flashlights and K-9 officers as two people took on foot from the BMW, Patch has learned.

Christopher Flores, 19, of Wantagh, and a 16-year-old boy were arrested a short time later and placed in custody, authorities said.

Multiple pairs of sneakers and clothing were found in the BMW, which had been reported stolen in Connecticut, police said.

Flores is charged with second-degree burglary and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. The 16-year-old faces second-degree burglary and third-degree unauthorized use of a vehicle. They were expected to be arraigned on Tuesday.

The search for the other BMW and four other people is ongoing.