Crimes Nearby: Man Mugs Woman, Steals Purse in Setauket

Three Village

 A man grabbed a woman from behind, threw her to the ground and stole her purse on Quaker Path in Setauket on July 1, according to a Suffolk County police report. The mugger, who is described as a black man with a thin build and a bald head, allegedly fled south on Quaker Path. The victim's purse contained cash, credit cards and her driver's license. A police spokesperson did not say whether she was injured during the robbery, which occurred at about 9:30 p.m. Anyone with information about the robbery can anonymously call Suffolk police at 1-800-220-TIPS.

Miller Place

• A 24-year-old Rocky Point man was arrested June 24 at the Suffolk County District Courthouse in Central Islip and charged with petty larceny, a misdemeanor. The man allegedly stole three Nest Learning Thermostats from locations at 399 County Road 46 in Shirley.

• A 45-year-old Shoreham man was arrested June 23 after breaking a screen door and a wooden cow plant holder, totaling $150 in damage. He was charged with fourth degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.

Smithtown

• A 45-year-old Queens man was arrested on Friday for selling Four Loko, an alcoholic drink, to a minor at the Gulf gas station on West Main Street in Smithtown, according to police. The man, who lives in Ridgewood, was arrested on a charge of unlawfully dealing with a child, first degree, which is a misdemeanor. Police said Zhan did not ask for identification when he sold an alcoholic beverage and two Four Lokos to an underage drinker. The incident happened at 9:40 p.m.

• A Smithtown woman, who police said stole 21 wallets from Bloomingdale's, was arrested on felony fourth-degree grand larceny charges last week. Venus Schwartzapfel, who is 59, was arrested on July 2 at the mall after taking the wallets and a Bloomingdale’s tote without paying for it, police said. The incident occurred at about 3 p.m.