Crime & Safety
2 Tried Using Stolen Credit Card In Islandia: Police
Two people used a card that was stolen at Walmart at BJ's Wholesale Club, but the purchase was declined, police say.
ISLANDIA, NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the two people who, police said, attempted to use a stolen credit card in Islandia in June.
A credit card was stolen from Walmart, at 1850 Veterans Memorial Highway, on June 1, police said. Shortly after, two people tried to use the stolen credit card to make a purchase of more than $565 at BJ’s Wholesale Club, at 1000 Old Nichols Road, police said. The purchase was declined, police said. The two are wanted for grand larceny.
Police ask anyone with information to reach Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip via phone call at 1-800-220-TIPS, using a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. A cash reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest.
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