Crime & Safety

Crime Report: Identity Theft, Petit Larceny

A look at recent crime and arrests as reported by the Lynbrook Police Department.

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Case Reports 

Criminal Mischief – At 6:30pm on March 6, the complainant reports that their cell phone was damaged on Davison Ave.

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Identity Theft – At 12:30pm on March 8, the complainant reports that an unknown person(s) did open a credit card account using their name and charged $564.00 dollars to the account.

Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle – At 12:00pm on March 10, the complainant, Avis Car Rental located at 55 Sunrise Hwy, reports that their auto, a 2011 Hyundai Sonata, was rented on Dec. 26 and never returned by the customer.

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Attempted Identity Theft - At 3:00pm on March 10, the complainant reports that an unknown person(s) did attempt to gain access to two credit reports in the complainant’s name without their permission.

Petit Larceny - At 8:38pm on March 10, the complainant reports that their gold ring, valued at $400.00 dollars, and $25.00 in assorted currency was taken from their residence on Charles Street.

Petit Larceny - At 9:45pm on March 10, the complainant reports that two males entered their store, 7-11 169 Atlantic Ave, and removed two 18 packs of Bud Light beer at which time they exited the store without paying. The only description of the males was one wearing a black hoodie and one wearing a gray hoodie. The beer is valued at $38.72 dollars.  

Arrests 

March 7 at 9:40pm - Ryan Clark, 19, of Lynbrook, NY was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana on Watkins Place. 

March 7 at 9:40pm - John E. Colin, 19, of Lynbrook, NY was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana on Watkins Place. 

March 7 at 9:40pm -  William J. Flatley, 19, of East Atlantic Beach, NY was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana on Watkins Place. 

March 8 at 3:19am - Nicole Diiorio, 32, of Inwood, NY was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation (warrant) on Peninsula Blvd. 

March 8 at 10:19pm - Carl L. Piro, 36, of Keansburg, NJ was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to stop at a stop sign on Lakeview Ave.

March 9 at 3:34pm - Thomas D. Lopez, 21, of Valley Stream, NY was arrested and charged with criminal mischief and resisting arrest on Roosevelt Ave. 

March 11 at 1:45pm - Dominic J. Anastasio, 23, of Lynbrook, NY was arrested and charged with uninsured motor vehicle (warrant) on Earle Ave.

March 12 at 12:01am - Jelani Fernado, 22, of Brooklyn, NY was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana on Sunrise Hwy.


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