(Deer Park, NY) Crime Stoppers of Suffolk County is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) believed to be responsible for a pharmacy robbery that occurred at the CVS Pharmacy located at 1944 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park, New York.
$2,500 of the cash reward is donated by pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma L.P., which operates RxPATROL®, a collaborative effort between industry, pharmacists and law enforcement to collect, collate, analyze and disseminate information on pharmacy theft. Further information is available to authorized personnel at www.RxPATROL.org.
“It’s important for people to know that all information that we get is kept completely confidential. Callers never have to give their names or appear in court. The Crime Stoppers tip line does not use any tape recording or caller ID devices,” said Crime Stoppers Vice Chairman, Loring Miller.
Anyone with information about this robbery or the suspect described below is asked to call the Crime Stoppers of Suffolk County Hotline at (800) 220-TIPS (8477).
The Suffolk County Police Department is investigating a pharmacy robbery that occurred at the CVS Pharmacy, located at 1944 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park, New York. Crime Stoppers and law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s assistance by offering a reward of up to $5,000, donated in part by Purdue Pharma L.P., for any information that will help solve this crime.
- Date/Time: Sunday, September 22, approximately 11:00 pm
- Location: CVS Pharmacy, 1944 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY
- Description of Events: Suspect entered the pharmacy through the front door, jumped the pharmacy counter and demanded pain medication. The suspect fled out the front door then into a White Ford Explorer after being given an undetermined amount of medicine.
- Suspect Description: Suspect is described as a white male in his mid 20’s, approximately 6’2” with a medium build. He wore sunglasses, a dark grey hooded sweatshirt and long tan shorts. Security photos attached.
