Crime & Safety
Man Stole $4,000 Worth of Cold Medication From CVS: Police
Police say he hit two CVS stores in less than a half hour, fleeing with thousands of dollars in over-the-counter cold medication.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who stole merchandise from two Patchogue pharmacies in May.
According to police, the man stole over $4000 worth of over-the-counter cold medication from the CVS located at 503 East Main St. at 6:30 p.m. on May 5 and from the CVS located at 470 West Main St. at 6:52 p.m. on the same day. The man may have driven away in a black SUV.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com.
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