Crime & Safety
Man Steals Puppy From Huntington Station Pet Store: Police
The man stole the 3-month-old Maltipoo on Monday morning, police say.
A man stole a puppy from a Huntington Station pet store on Monday morning, police say.
According to authorities, the man entered Selmer's Pet Land, located at 125 East Jericho Turnpike, and stole a 3-month-old Maltipoo, worth about $2,500, at 10:50 a.m. The man fled on food with the puppy westbound on Jericho Turnpike, then headed north on Poplar Avenue.
Police described the man as black, in his mid-to-late 20s, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and with a mustache or goatee. He was wearing gray camouflage pants, a green hooded sweatshirt and a knit cap.
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The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Second Squad at 631-854-8252 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
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