🌱 Police Sought Shoplifter In Patchogue + Early Voting Location Guide

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community. Including updates on:

• Police need help to identify a shoplifter in Patchogue.
• There's a Halloween party at Patchogue Parks Department.
• Early voting guide and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 60, low: 41.

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Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. Suffolk Police needs the public's help identifying and locating a shoplifter. A woman was caught by security cameras leaving the Ulta Beauty Store in Patchogue with $2,000 in unpaid merchandise. Click on the link provided to see a picture of the suspect. If you have any information that leads to an arrest, please call 1-800-220-TIPS. (Patch)
2. Pre-registration is required to participate in the Patchogue Parks Department Scavenger Hunt & Scarecrow Contest. The event will be held at 380 Bay Avenue in Patchogue on Saturday. Please, call 631-475-4302 if you would like to attend to secure your spot today. (Patchogue Village)
3. Suffolk officials announced that more law enforcement agents would be on the streets to keep Halloween celebrations safe. More patrol cars and residency checkups for sex offenders are expected to avoid criminal activities as the neighborhood will be filled with trick-and-treaters. (Patch)
4. Early voting is today in New York. Look at the NY Elections Voter Look-Up guide to find nearby locations and hours. (VLG)

Today in Patchogue:

• Spanish Literacy at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• SMART Friends & Family Workshop at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Monster Mash at PMPL. (11 a.m.)
• The Magic of Aromatherapy at PMPL. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "Our volunteers are ready for tonight’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show! We can’t wait!" (Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "Our pumpkin patch is all ready for a wonderful day! Thank you to all of our parent volunteers for doing such an amazing job for our school!" (Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue via Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "There's so much fun that awaits you at the library! Our November/December newsletter will be coming out soon. Be sure to check your mailboxes or visit our website to discover new and exciting events for everyone." (Patchogue-Medford Library via Instagram)

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All right, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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