Police investigate a burglary spree in Bellmore.

Credit: Handout

Leonidas Cotsifas, 50, of Farmingdale, who police say went on a crime spree on Thursday in Bellmore, is arrested. (Oct. 1, 2009)

Credit: Handout

October 2009 photo in which Leonidas Cotsifas was first taken into custody. (Oct. 1, 2009)

Credit: James Carbone

Police outside a Bellmore home where a 71-year-old man was beaten and tied up in the basement allegedly by Leonidas Cotsifas on Thursday.

Credit: James Carbone

Police at the scene in Bellmore where a burglar tied up and beat a 71-year-old man on Thursday, police said. (Oct. 1, 2009)

Credit: James Carbone

Bellmore home where an 18-year-old woman was attacked by a man armed with a knife on Thursday. (Oct. 1, 2009)

Latest Videos

Newsday Logo

ONE-DAYSALE5¢ a week for 5 6 months

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime