Suffolk County, NY - February 13, 2018 - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who robbed two businesses this month.
A person entered Valero Gas Station, located at 1164 Montauk Highway, East Patchogue, on February 4 at approximately 9 p.m., displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The clerk did not comply and the suspect fled without proceeds.
A short time later, detectives believe the same suspect entered OK Petroleum, located at 2549 Montauk Highway, Brookhaven, displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The clerk complied and the suspect fled.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.