Crime & Safety

Cops Seek Walmart Tote Bag Thief

Theft allegedly took place Aug. 18.

Suffolk police are asking for the public's help in finding a woman who stole a tote bag belonging to another customer at Walmart in Centereach on Aug. 18. 

According to police, a customer mistakenly left a tote bag containing an iPhone 5, cash, credit/bank cards and a passport on a store shelf. The woman pictured above allegedly stole it shortly before 3 p.m., police said.

Suffolk Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Confidential calls can be made to 1-800-220-TIPS.


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