Crime & Safety

Police: Two Men Shoplifted from Sears, One Caught

Police say a second man was not apprehended after a K-9 search.

Suffolk County Police have arrested one man in connection with a shoplifting incident at the Smith Haven Mall on Wednesday afternoon.

Police said a call came in at 12:48 p.m. of two people shoplifiting from Sears. One man was arrested and the second man was not caught after a K-9 search. The arrested man, whose name was not disclosed, received a field appearance ticket and would not be held overnight. He is set to appear in the first district court at a future date.

A police investigation is continuing.

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