Wanted: Check forgery; stolen pocketbook

Nassau police and their Crime Stoppers unit are looking for a woman they say cashed a fraudulent check at a Mineola bank.

Police say that about 10 a.m. on Aug. 24, the suspect was seen inside the Bank of America at 227 Mineola Blvd., cashing a check for $3,726.35.

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at its toll-free and confidential hotline: 800-244-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.

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Suffolk police and its Crime Stoppers department are looking for a man they say stole a pocketbook from a store in South Huntington.

About 12:45 p.m. on Jan. 3, the man came into Lighting Gallery at 326 E. Jericho Tpke., asking for a job and if he could uses the bathroom.

Police say that while he was inside the store, he took an employee's pocketbook containing credit cards and about $400 in cash.

The suspect was wearing a gray overcoat, dress pants, a button up shirt, scarf, and ski cap and was carrying a black duffel bag. He was described as being about 6 feet tall and in his mid-40s.

To report a crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymous hotline, 800-220-TIPS (8477), or text "SCPD" and message to CRIMES (274637) or go online at tipsubmit.com. A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest.