Help Catch the Sneaker Swindler: Suffolk County Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Mall Thief
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section
officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole from a store
this month.
A man attempted to leave with a pair of Air Jordan sneakers from Dicks Sporting Goods,
located at the Smith Haven Mall on December 6, 2023. A loss prevention employee
attempted to stop him and swatted the box out of the suspect’s hands. The suspect picked
up one sneaker and fled the store at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers
to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can
be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at
www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.