Crime & Safety

Search On For Thief Who Stole Credit Card From Hamptons Beach: Police

She then went shopping in Riverhead, police say. See if you recognize the woman in the photo in the story.

HAMPTON BAYS, NY — Police are searching for a woman they say stole a credit card from a Hampton Bays beach in August — and then went shopping in Riverhead.

According to Southampton Town police, on August 13, a report came in about items stolen from Ponquogue Beach at 276 Dune Road. At about 6:03 p.m. on August 13, a female entered the T.J. Maxx, located at 1120 Old County Road in Riverhead, and attempted to use a credit card stolen earlier in the day, police said.

The woman was described as a possible Hispanic female with curly hair with a red shoulder tattoo, police said.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Southampton Town Police Department's detective division by calling either 631-728-5000, 631-702-2230, or the Crime Hotline at 631-

728-3454. All calls will be kept confidential. You can also email crimetips@southamptontownny.gov.

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