Man Pulls Gun in Front of PetSmart

A man used a handgun to threaten another person during an altercation in front PetSmart on the evening of March 23, police said.

According to Suffolk County police, the man, who was described as a white male with a medium build, approximately 35-40 years old, threatened another individual with a gun outside of the PetSmart at 2160 Jericho Turnpike at around 8:45 p.m.

The victim described the gunman as a "strung-out druggie" and said he fled in a white 2003 Nissan Maxima with tinted windows and front fender damage.

The gunman was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and had what police described as a scruffy beard.

A Commack PetSmart employee said the company is aware of the incident but could not give any further details. A call placed to PetSmart headquarters Friday afternoon was not immediately returned.

Police are also looking to identify a woman who they claim from the on Veterans Memorial Highway on March 21.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about the theft to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. Calls are confidential.