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2 Men Hold Knife To Suffolk Resident After Trying To Steal Their Car: PD

The two men held a knife to a vehicle owner when they approached them during an attempted theft, police say.

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Two men are wanted in connection with a Lake Grove attempted theft and menacing that happened on April 18, Suffolk police said.
Two men are wanted in connection with a Lake Grove attempted theft and menacing that happened on April 18, Suffolk police said. (Courtesy of Suffolk County Crime Stoppers)

LAKE GROVE, NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the two men who, police said, attempted to break into a vehicle in Lake Grove in April.

Two men tried to break into a vehicle parked in front of a Briarberry Court home around 8:40 p.m. April 18, police said. When the vehicle owner approached them, the suspects displayed a knife and menaced them, police said. The two men are wanted for attempted burglary and menacing, police said.

Police ask anyone with information to reach Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip via phone call at 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. A cash reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest.

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