Suspect stole crab, lobster from East End Clambakes, police say

A suspect entered the storage cooler at East End Clambakes last month and stole $400 worth of crab and lobster, police said.

Now, detectives are hoping you know something about the burglary — and call Crime Stoppers.

The incident occurred at the seafood business on County Road 39 on July 20, Southampton Town police said. Suffolk County police have released a surveillance photo taken at the scene. It shows the suspect, face partially covered and wearing glasses. Police could not say what time the burglary occurred — or whether any forensic evidence was recovered from the scene.

Police are asking anyone with information about the theft to call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential and callers are eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information leading to an arrest in the case.

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.”