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Man Makes Off with $1,200 Drone from Westbury Electronics Store, Cops Say

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By Published: January 31 2019

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NCPD: The suspect removed the drone from a display case and exited the store without paying for it.

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NCPD are investigating a Grand Larceny that occurred in Westbury.

Photo by: Nassau County Police Department

Westbury, NY - January 31, 2019 - Third Squad detectives are investigating a Grand Larceny that occurred on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7:40 p.m. in Westbury.
 
According to detectives, an employee while working at the Micro Center, located at 655 Merrick Avenue, noticed a missing drone from a display case. After reviewing security footage it was determined an unknown male had taken the drone, valued at $1249.00, and exited the store without paying for it.
 
The suspect is described as a male white with short brown hair, approximately 6 feet tall, 185 pounds, wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.
 
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.