Bicyclist Swiped Lottery Tickets From Smoke Shop In Selden: Police

SELDEN, NY — Suffolk police are asking for the public’s help to find the suspect they say swiped lottery tickets from a Selden business in November.

Police say the man saw a broken window at Smoke Shop on Middle Country Road, and
went inside the business at around 7:45 a.m. on Nov. 10 to steal lottery tickets.

He rode away on a bicycle, according to police.

In images from security video, the man can be seen wearing blue jeans, black sneakers with a white stripe, and a black puffy jacket with a gray sweatshirt underneath.

The crime has been classified grand larceny, a felony.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

Anyone with information can submit a tip to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, a confidential police hotline, or by using a mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store, or Google Play by searching P3 Tips.

Tips can also be submitted online at www.P3Tips.com.

All calls, text messages, and emails will be kept confidential, police said.