Crime & Safety

Boat Engine Stolen From Farmingdale Company

Police say the engine was stolen off a boat in the company's lot, and is worth $15,000.

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Police say this car was spotted at the scene of the theft in Farmingdale on April 1.
Police say this car was spotted at the scene of the theft in Farmingdale on April 1. (Suffolk County Police Department)

FARMINGDALE, NY — Suffolk County police are seeking the public's help to find whoever stole a boat engine from a Farmingdale company.

According to police, sometime between 3:30 and 6:30 a.m. on April 1, someone cut the fence of Cirocco & Ozzimo, located at 118 Verdi St., and stole a 2019 Mercury outboard motor from a Boston Whaler boat. The engine is worth about $15,000.

Suffolk County police say the engine that was stolen is similar to this one.

Police say a silver or grey minivan was spotted at the scene.

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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about the theft can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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