🌱 Suspect Wanted For Gas Station Theft In Patchogue + Library Events

Hello, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know, including...

• Police search for suspect in gas station theft.
• Reception to celebrate Paul Edelson exhibit.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 49, low: 45.

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Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. Police seek the public's help to identify a man who stole cash at the OK Petroleum gas station on Patchogue Main Street. The interesting fact about this incident is that the suspect wore a jacket with the Baby Yoda character hanging from it. You can visit the link to see a picture and contact the police if you have any information. (Patch)
2. There will be a reception to celebrate Paul Edelson at the Patchogue-Medford Public Library on Feb. 12 and 2 p.m. The exhibit will be displayed through Feb. 24. More information can be found here. (Patchogue Patch)
3. Suffolk Girl Scouts will sell cookies at the Shoprite in Patchogue on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. If you are looking forward to enjoying some Thin Mints and other classics, support their mission in raising funds for their educational programs and community outreaches. (Patch Events Calendar)
4. Did you know there is a free event for those who like poetry near the neighborhood? The next session of the Second Saturdays Poetry Reading is on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. All Souls Church in Stony Brook hosts the event via Zoom. For more information, call 631-655-7798. (Smithtown Chronicle)

Today in Patchogue:

• Do the Write Thing at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• HIICAP Suffolk at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Live Your Best Life Over 60 at PMPL. (1 p.m.)
• Mystical Moon! Happy Hour Class! at Paint with a Twist. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Attorneys for the family of Gabby Petito released a photo Monday that she snapped of herself — after her fight with Brian Laundrie in Utah — showing the tearful Long Islander with a cut on her left cheek and blood smeared on her face." (Patch)
• A new list of jobs is now available at Patchogue Patch. Every week we release an updated guide with the latest opening in and around the neighborhood to give extra help to those looking for employment. Visit the link to see what's new this week. (Patchogue Patch)
• Patchogue Harmony Cafe is hosting an educational program to help those looking forward to eating healthy to reach their weight loss goals. Classes will be held virtually on Monday through Feb. 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. A donation of $5 per class will be appreciated. Visit here to sign up. (Patchogue Patch)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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