Search On For Burglar Who Stole $3K In Phones, Laptops: Cops

EASTPORT, NY — The search is on for the burglar who stole laptops and cell phones from an Eastport business in March, police said.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate the person who kicked in the door at Tech Connect Cell Phone Repair, located at 4 Eastport Manor Road, on March 14 at 2 a.m., police said.

The burglar stole cash, two laptops and 20 cell phones; the total value of the merchandise was $3,000, police said.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about the incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or going online to www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.