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Police Seeking Man Who Used Stolen Credit Cards At Walgreens

Police say the man stole the cards from a car parked at a gym after he smashed the window.

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The man stole credit cards near a gym in Hauppauge and used them at a Deer Park Walgreens, police said.
The man stole credit cards near a gym in Hauppauge and used them at a Deer Park Walgreens, police said. (Courtesy: Suffolk County Crime Stoppers)

HAUPPAUGE, NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in finding the man who stole and used credit and debit cards.

A man smashed the passenger window of a 2015 Infinity Q50 sedan in the parking lot of Planet Fitness, located at 240 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, and stole two backpacks containing credit and debit cards, as well as other belongings, sometime after 10 p.m. on July 10, police said.

The credit/debit cards were then used to make purchases at Walgreens, located at 1770 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, police said.

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Police ask anyone with information about the theft to reach Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip via phone call at 1-800-220-TIPS, texting "SCPD" and your message to "CRIMES" (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com. A cash reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information that leads to an arrest.

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