Teen Arrested After Burglarizing Wading River Restaurant: Police

WADING RIVER, NY — A 16-year-old was arrested early Monday after burglarizing a Wading River restaurant, police said.

According to Riverhead Town police, a 911 call came in at about 12:56 a.m. regarding an unknown male who had entered La Plage Restaurant on Creek Road; Riverhead police officers and K9 units responded to the scene, officials said.

Officers were able to locate the individual, a 16-year-old male, who'd broken into the restaurant shortly after the 911 call was received, police said. The teen was subsequently arrested and charged with third-degree burglary; he was transported to the Riverhead Police Department, where he was processed and released on a desk appearance ticket, police said.

Anyone that may have witnessed the incident or has information pertaining to the case is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500. All calls will be kept confidential.