Crime & Safety

Melville Crime Log: Wallet and Purse Snatchers

A look at criminal incidents in Melville

The following information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department.

  • An incident of criminal mischief to a vehicle was reported on March 26 at Richbourne Lane in Melville.

  • An incident of grand larceny was reported on March 26 at Rivendell Court in Melville.

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  • An incident of criminal mischief to the window of a home was reported on March 17 at Daremy Court in Melville. 

  • An incident of harassment was reported on March 26 at Cody Drive in Melville.

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  • An incident of burglary was reported on March 26 at Grossman Street in Melville. The 911 caller told police that the suspected burglar was seen leaving the building with a box.

  • An incident of burglary was reported on March 22 at Cabriolet in Melville. The 911 caller told police they were house sitting while their son was in Florida.

  • An incident of aggravated harassment was reported on March 22 at Elmwood Drive in Melville. 

  • An incident of harassment between an 18-year-old and 20-year-old pair of brothers was reported on March 23 at Newtown Lane in Melville. 

  • An incident of garnd larceny was reported on March 22 at Walt Whitman Road in Melville. The 911 caller told police that her purse was taken from a shopping cart.

  • An incident of aggravated harassment by phone was reported on March 16 at Corporate East Center Drive in Melville.

  • An incident of criminal mischief was reported on March 17 at Half Hollow Road in Melville. The 911 caller told police that her pocketbook was taken from her car. 

  • An incident of grand larceny was reported on March 18 at Walt Whitman Road in Melville. The 911 caller told police that items were taken from their Lexus.

  • An incident of aggravated harassment was reported on March 18 at Old East Neck Road in Melville. The 911 caller told police that a former customer continued to text threatening complaints. 

  • An incident of grand larceny was reported on March 17 at Elkland Road in Melville.

  • An incident of grand larceny was reported on March 17 at Altamore Street in Melville. The 911 caller told police that her pocketbook was taken fro her car.

  • An incident of aggravated harassment was reported on March 16 at Pinelawn Road in Melville. 

  • An incident of harassment was reported on March 16 at Alon Court Drive in Melville. The 911 caller said that a 27-year-old brother smacked the complainant. 

  • An incident of grand larceny was reported on March 12 at Wintergreen Drive West in Melville. The 911 caller told police that a wallet was taken from a vehicle.


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