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Cops: Local businesses burglarized; crimes under investigation

Southold Police are investigating a string of burglaries at area businesses that have taken place in the past few weeks.

According to Southold Police Captain Frank Kruszeski, “several burglaries in the Southold area are under active investigation.”

The crimes occurred at some stores on Route 48 and on Main Road, he said, but he could not elaborate on which businesses were involved. Police declined further comment because the investigation is active and ongoing.”

“These are active cases we are working on, all smash and grab commercial burglaries in the Southold area during the overnight period,” said Southold Police Chief Martin Flatley.

According to a resident who contacted SoutholdLOCAL and asked not to be named, the burglaries occurred within days of one another and left “significant damage in their wake.” She urged residents and local business owners to be more vigilant about security for themselves and their businesses.

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