16 Handles yogurt shop in Jericho burglarized by masked man, police say
Surveillance footage shows the suspect entering the 16 Handles store on Jericho Turnpike in Jericho early Thursday, police said. Credit: NCPD
An employee arriving for work at a yogurt store in Jericho Thursday morning found the rear door damaged and the premises burglarized, Nassau County police said.
Police said that an investigation by Second Squad detectives determined that a masked suspect wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt entered the 16 Handles store at 22 Jericho Tpke. at about 4:15 a.m. Thursday, stealing cash register drawers, a small safe and cash.
Police estimated the value of the proceeds taken and damage done at about $2,700.
Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to call 911 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.
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