Police Need Your Help Collaring Suspected Crooks


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FAMILY DOLLAR FIVE FINGER DISCOUNT

Don’t wear white after Labor Day and definitely don’t don neon construction yellow while engaging in bad behavior. Police say this woman stole a wide range of items from a Family Dollar in Farmingville.

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IS THAT AN OLD GUY OR A GREAT MASK?

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The South Shore Press can’t tell if this accused shoplifter is a really old guy, or a younger thief who went all out and sported a mask and long blue vest. Either way, police say this person stole a pair of sneakers from Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove.

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THAT’S A LOT OF CLOTHES

Police say this clothing crook stole more than $700 worth of clothes from the TJ Maxx on Horseblock Road in Medford.

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HAIR DONE AND DASH

You’ve heard of the old moniker “dine and dash” where folks eat at a restaurant and bolt before paying the bill. Law enforcement say this woman got all dolled up at the Bocu Salon then took off without paying the $168 bill. Police say this pampered princess got her hair and nails done, then hit the road.

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HIT AND RUN

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Someone took the phrase “to go” quite literally at a Starbucks Hauppauge, when they hit another parked vehicle according to police, then hit the road. Police need your help locating the caffeinated driver of this red Jeep.

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CREDIT CARD CAPER

Police hope you’ll be able to recognize this accused criminal despite the mask and hoodie. Law enforcement believes this is the man responsible for stealing credit cards from a Northport gym, then attempting to use them at a Target in Commack.

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All of the accused are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If you know any of these people, Suffolk County Police ask you to call them right away at 1.800.220.TIPS (8477). All tips will remain confidential. Information can also be sent electronically by visiting 222. P3Tips.com. You can also download the Crime Stoppers mobile app in Google Play or the App Store by searching P3 Tips.

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