Man steals forgotten wallet at Massapequa Dunkin’ Donuts, cops say

Seventh Squad police are investigating a theft that was captured... — Seventh Squad police are investigating a theft that was captured on surveillance video, which took place on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at 9:50 a.m. in a Dunkin' Donuts store in Massapequa. Credit: NCPD

By Joan Grallajoan.gralla@newsday.com JoanGrallaFebruary 22, 2017

A woman forgot her wallet on Feb. 12 at a Massapequa Dunkin’ Donuts only to have a man steal it, Nassau police said.

At about 9:50 a.m. that day, the 42-year-old victim left her wallet, which contained multiple credit cards and cash, on a chair at the coffee shop.

She later called the shop at 997 Carmans Rd., but was told the wallet was gone.

Police discovered it was taken by a man with a “large build” who wore a blue sweatshirt, dark shorts, a black knit hat with an unknown symbol, and white and black sneakers.

Anyone with information about the theft should call 800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

By Joan Gralla and Ted Phillips

joan.gralla@newsday.com JoanGralla

Joan Gralla is a general assignment reporter who also covers parks, flood control and Holocaust restitution. She's a former Reuters correspondent who covered politics, economics and markets.

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