Suspect Wanted For Farmingville Stop & Shop Theft: Police

FARMINGVILLE, NY — Suffolk police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect they say swiped money from Stop & Shop in Farmingville in July.

At around 6 p.m. on July 28, a man tried to buy a $1,000 money order from the North Ocean Avenue store, and handed the cashier the cash, but then switched the money he gave to the cashier and only paid $400 for the money order and took off, police said.

In images taken from security video, the man can be seen wearing light-colored jeans, and a dark-colored shirt with a white stripe across the top and arms.

The crime has been classified petit larceny, a misdemeanor, police said.

Further details were not available.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about these incidents can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using a mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com.

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