Mini-mart burglary in Riverhead being investigated, cops say

Police responding to a burglary call early Friday in Riverhead found the front door of a mini-mart “pushed in” — and $1,400 stolen from “several cash registers.”

The burglary, which occurred at the Stop & Go Mini Mart on West Main Street, was reported by employees at 4:08 a.m.

Riverhead Town police said employees arrived at the scene to find the smashed-in door, then called police.

It was not immediately clear if any physical evidence had been recovered from the scene or if police had suspects.

There have been no arrests.

Police ask anyone with information about the crime to call them at 631-727-4500, ext. 633.

All calls will remain confidential.

By John Valenti

john.valenti@newsday.com

John Valenti, a reporter at Newsday since 1981, has been honored nationally by the Associated Press and Society of the Silurians for investigative, enterprise and breaking news reporting, as well as column writing, and is the author of “Swee'pea,” a book about former New York playground basketball star Lloyd Daniels. Valenti is featured in the Emmy Award-winning ESPN 30-for-30 film “Big Shot.”