The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of two Queens men for multiple burglaries that occurred between April 20, 2023 and August 3, 2023 in Nassau County.
According to Burglary Pattern Squad Detectives, an investigation, in conjunction with the 8th Squad was conducted that led to the arrests of defendants Hector Portilla, 60, of 9027 Winchester Boulevard in Queens Village, and defendant Diego Ercoli, 50, of 107-43 134 th Street in Queens. Detectives from the Burglary Pattern Squad, the Bureau of Special Operations, and the Lynbrook Police Department worked together and observed defendant Ercoli and Portilla act in concert in order to burglarize the Bagel Chalet, 2037 Merrick Road in Merrick. After a further investigation, it was determined that these two defendants were responsible for 18 additional burglaries.
- April 20, 2023 – TLC Family Cleaners, 1519 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde
- Park.
- April 20, 2023-Ultra Gas Station, 1501 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
- July 11, 2023-Great Deli, 573 Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside.
- July 11, 2023-LJ Nails, 575 Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside.
- July 25, 2023-Mineola Laundromat, 213 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola.
- July 26, 2023-Tandoor, 459 S. Broadway, Hicksville.
- July 26, 2023-Good RX Pharmacy, 459 S. Broadway, Hicksville.
- July 28, 2023-Little Tulip Daycare Center, 294A Hillside Avenue.
- July 28, 2023-Mr. Jay Appliance, 294 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park.
- July 28, 2023-Harry’s Pharmacy, 333 S. Broadway, Hicksville.
- July 28, 2023-Prestige Dental Care, 333 S. Broadway, Hicksville.
- July 29, 2023-LI Deli Grocery, 151 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville.
- July 31, 2023-Rangoli Beauty Salon, 661 Old Country Road, Plainview.
- Along with, Five (5) Commercial Burglaries within the Village of Lynbrook.
