Police offer reward for screw-throwing man who damaged tires

Police say this man threw screws on two Sagaponack roads... — Police say this man threw screws on two Sagaponack roads in late June and early July, causing tire damage to several vehicles. Credit: Southampton Town Police

By Joan Grallajoan.gralla@newsday.com JoanGrallaSeptember 5, 2019

This was no screwball comedy.

Police say a man threw screws on two Sagaponack roads — Potato and Daniels — in late June and early July, damaging the tires of about half a dozen vehicles.

Suffolk County and Southampton Town police joined forces on Thursday to offer a reward of as much as $5,000 to anyone who can help them arrest the suspect, who could be charged with criminal mischief.

Anonymous tipsters can call 800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and a message to “CRIMES” (274637) or email via tipsubmit.com.

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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