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Man Broke Into Multiple Stores Across Nassau: Police

Police say the man was responsible for multiple burglaries dating back to the spring.

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Nassau County police say Lameek Dean broke into four different businesses across the county over the past nine months.
Nassau County police say Lameek Dean broke into four different businesses across the county over the past nine months. (Nassau County Police Department)

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — Nassau County police arrested a man they say is responsible for multiple burglaries going back nine months.

According to police, a months-long investigation led to the arrested of Lameek Dean, 38, of Hempstead. Police say he was responsible for four different burglaries:

  • March 28: Bob's One Hour Photo, 405 Plandome Road, Manhasset
  • Aug.t 11: Paris Cleaners, 355 Merrick Ave., East Meadow
  • Sept. 17: Golden Sun Spa, 11 South Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
  • Nov. 7: Lai Acupuncture, 266 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park

Dean is charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, three counts of fourth-degree grand larceny and petty larceny. He is scheduled to be arraigned today in First District Court in Hempstead.

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Police say Dean was previously arrested on Oct. 23 and charged with two counts of fourth-degree grand larceny, fourth- and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, second-degree fraud and second-degree identity theft. He was released without bail.

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