Cops: GPS tracks stolen truck; Cutchogue man arrested
The owner of a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was thankful for OnStar Thursday.
Southold Town police said the GPS vehicle security system led them straight to the truck after it was stolen from a parking lot in the King Kullen Plaza - and within about one hour the car thief had been arrested and the truck returned.
The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. Thursday.
Police said it was then that the truck was taken from the shopping center. But the truck owner told police the pickup was equipped with OnStar - and police soon tracked the truck to Nassau Point.
There they found the truck leaving a driveway at 8520 Nassau Point Rd., initiated a traffic stop and arrested the driver, Frank V. Dipillo, 31, of 1285 Bayberry Rd., Cutchogue.
He was charged with third-degree unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and also had an outstanding bench warrant.
He is scheduled for arraignment Friday.
The truck was returned to its owner "with no apparent damages" shortly after 9 p.m.
Snow totals may be less across the South Shore A winter storm is expected to pummel LI as artic air settles in across the region. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.
Snow totals may be less across the South Shore A winter storm is expected to pummel LI as artic air settles in across the region. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.
