Crime & Safety
Cops: Dog Walker Stole Jewelry
A 31-year-old from Westhampton Beach was charged with grand larceny.
charged Dennis Malerba, Jr. 31 of Westhampton Beach with grand larceny in the third degree, a felony, on Friday after arresting him at the corner of Montauk Highway and East Pond Lane.
Police say the arrest comes after an investigation that stemmed from a report from a Remseburg woman that her dog walker was "pilfering jewelry and silverware from her home."
Police say that after watching Malerba for several months, they found that he was selling the items at local pawn shops.
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Southampton police said they are still investigating the incident along with other similar incidents reported throughout Southampton Town and anyone with information are urged to contact Southampton Town Police at 728-5000 or e-mail crimetips@southamptontownny.gov. All tips will be kept confidential.
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