Crime & Safety

Police Report: Burglary Spree, E. Hoffman Robbery, Threats by Ex-Employee

Incidents in Lindenhurst, and North Lindenhurst, between August 19 and 28, plus one from May 1.

The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and doesn't indicate convictions.

Incidents

  • August 28: Criminal mischief, fourth, North Wellwood Avenue, report indicated, “To window.”
  • August 28: Burglary, second, Frank Street, report indicated, “Suspect was climbing through complainant’s back kitchen window.”
  • August 27: Burglary, second, North Queens Avenue, report indicated, “Sees A/C unit partially removed from rear window.”
  • August 26: Harassment, second, Route 109, report indicated, “Complainant states female punched him in the face.”
  • August 26: Harassment, second, Madison Drive, report indicated, “Violent boyfriend assaulted complainant; no longer ‘36’ at incident location call.”
  • August 26: Assault, second, New Highway, report indicated, “Complainant on foot from Avon Drive to above (New Highway) incident location; white shirt.”
  • August 25 (reported on August 26): Harassment, second, South Broadway.
  • August 25: Criminal mischief, fourth, South Broadway, report indicated, “To car window; known white male.”
  • August 24 (reported on August 25): Burglary, second, North Broome Avenue, report indicated, “Just discovered laptop; ‘0 111’ required ‘cs;’ 10-3, not a 10-2.”
  • August 24 (reported on August 25): Aggravated harassment, second, East Riviera Drive.
  • August 24: Burglary, second, 36th Street, report indicated, “Just discovered; confirmed 10-3.”
  • August 23 (reported August 24): Aggravated harassment, New Highway, report indicated, “Complainant: owner; aggravated harassment by phone by ex-employee made.”
  • August 23 (reported August 24): Burglary, second, North Broadway, report indicated, “Ref prior 10-3; has video; recalled to check status.”
  • August 22 (reported August 23): Criminal mischief, fourth, Jackson Avenue, report indicated, “To vehicle.”
  • August 22: Burglary, second, South Broadway, report indicated, “Complainant just got home, realized back door open.”
  • August 22: Robbery, second, East Hoffman Avenue, report indicated, “Gun individual white male with sunglasses on foot fled in an unknown direction.”
  • August 21: Petit larceny, 37th Street, report indicated, “Items from vehicle call back request, sent to origin.”
  • August 20 (reported August 21): Criminal mischief, fourth, Heathcote Road, report indicated, “Property damage to vehicle; 111 will ‘dispo.’”
  • August 20: Criminal mischief, fourth, North Wellwood Avenue, report indicated, “To vehicle window white Dodge company van.”
  • August 19 (reported August 26): Burglary, second, South Delaware Avenue, report indicated, “Possibly Through garage; items missing; complainant waiting inside.”
  • May 1 (reported August 22): Grand larceny, fourth, South Ninth Street, report indicated, “PO 5625.”

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