Crime & Safety

Crime Log: Theft During Commack 9/11 Ceremony

A look at recent crime in the area.

The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

  • A person broke into a resident’s car and stole a pocketbook, cash and credit cards, while the driver was attending a 9/11-memorial ceremony around 7:10 p.m. at Commack High School last Wednesday. According to police, the alleged thief entered the unlocked 2011 Honda Odessy and removed the items.
  • Multiple stolen credit cards have been used at a Hess gas station, located at 5087 Jericho Turnpike in Commack since Sept. 1, police said, after another incident of the crime was reported Sept. 11.
  • An attempted burglary was reported Sept. 15 at Marie Crescent in Commack. According to police, the alleged burglar entered the resident’s home through the backyard round 6:30 p.m., forced open a locked fence, damaged a screen window and window frame, but when not able to enter the house.

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