🌱 Smithtown Daily: Tires And Rims Stolen + Meet Violet + Jobs

Welcome back, Smithtown! Let's get this Tuesday started. Diane Witek here with everything worth knowing today in Smithtown.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 58, low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Smithtown Police Blotter: Tires and rims were swiped from eight vehicles at Sal's Auto Body. Also, someone stole cash, an iPad, a laptop, a wallet, and bank cards from an unlocked car in Smithtown, police said. Read the full report. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Pet adoption in the Smithtown area: If you're a cat person, meet Violet, a domestic short hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Maybe you would consider fostering a pet. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year-round, many shelters offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Who's hiring in the Smithtown area? There are many high paying jobs listed, even if you are looking for part-time work, it's all there in Patch. (Smithtown Patch)
4. Missing Deer Park woman found! Ana Betancourt, 70, a Deer Park woman who was reported missing Sunday has been found, Suffolk County Police said. According to police, Betancourt, who suffers from dementia, was located unharmed on Sunday night. (Patch)
5. Police have released a surveillance photo of a man who allegedly stole thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise from a store inside the Smith Haven Mall. Suffolk County Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect who allegedly stole $3,300 worth of clothing from Macy’s inside the Lake Grove Mall on Monday, March 7. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or his whereabouts has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or submitting an anonymous tip online. (Daily Voice)

Today in Smithtown:

• HSW — Mini College Day — Smithtown High School-West. (10:22 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Craft Kits for Kids Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Shamrock Flair (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Rainbow Twirler (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5 p.m.)
• Shamrockin' (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Elm Ave: "Anyone have insight for remote positions? I am looking for work in Smithtown P/T Monday - Thursday 10 a.m-3 p.m. Please reach out. T.I.A."🙏🏼😊 (Nextdoor)
• Karen L, Neighbor: "Any seniors who need help with heating bills or groceries? People, please ask you older neighbors and let's help with gift cards." (Patch)

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— Diane Witek

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