Lynbrook Police Investigating Deception Burglary

A man pretending to be a contractor stole more than $1,000 worth of jewelery from a Lynbrook home last week, police said.

Lynbrook police said that on Thursday, Jan. 12, a man knocked on the door of a home on Rolling Street in Lynbrook and asked if they wanted a chimney cap, which he had in his hand, installed on top of their chimney. The subject explained the benefits of having a chimney cap at which time the victim agreed to have one installed.

The subject installed the cap on the chimney and then stated he needed to check the basement where the oil burner is located. After checking the oil burner police said he pretended to leave when he said he left the burner off and went back downstairs to turn it back on.  

After about two minutes the subject came back up and exited the residence. Police said the victim then went downstairs and found three rings and a set of earrings missing. The value of the missing items is $1,100.

The subject is a white male, late 20’s, 6’ tall, 150 lbs., thin build, dark hair, olive skin, brown eyes, wearing jeans and a black t-shirt.

Anyone with information on the crime can call Lynbrook Police at 516-599-3300 or fill out an anonymous report online.