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Crime & Safety

Suspect Sought in Credit Card Theft, Use

Card taken from church, Suffolk police say.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating the man who stole a credit card and used it at two locations in Huntington.

A parishioner at St. Patrick’s Church had his wallet stolen from his jacket that was left in a pew on Dec 6, between 6 and 6:50 p.m.

A credit card that was in the wallet was used later that night at Aerosoles, at 260 West Main St., and Madison’s Niche, at 14 Wall St.

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