The Shelter Island Police Department (SIPD) and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the people who burglarized two Silver Beach homes in April, offering rewards for tips that lead to arrests.
According to a report issued jointly on Monday by the SIPD and county Crime Stoppers unit, detectives believe multiple people entered two homes between April 10 and April 12. The responsible individual(s) caused light damage to the residence and stole alcoholic beverages, the report said.
At the second residence, the responsible individual(s) caused sustained substantial interior damage, starting a fire within the home, the report said. Alcohol was brought to the second residence and consumed.
About Crime Stoppers rewards for tips
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with knowledge about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS (8477).
A caller receives a code number and remains anonymous when giving information to a police offer. If a tip leads to an arrest, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers will authorize a reward of up to $5,000.
Alternatively, you can download a mobile app through the App Store or Google Play. Search for P3 Tips. Or, go to www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages, and emails are confidential.
Only tips that originate from the Crime Stoppers phone number or app are eligible for rewards.
