Suffolk County Police: Thieves targeting women in store parking lots

Suffolk County Police are warning residents, specifically women, of a group of people who are engaging in deception larcenies in retail parking lots.

In the most recent incident, which occurred on August 10, a woman was in the Costco parking lot in Commack when she was approached by a man who asked for directions. The woman then entered her vehicle and realized her wallet was missing from the passenger seat.

At least four individuals, two men and two women, are involved in these crimes, which have so far targeted only women.

In addition to the incident on August 10, similar larcenies were reported during the past month in Costco parking lots in Holbrook, Nesconset and Melville as well as Bed, Bath & Beyond in East Northport.

If you have been a victim of a similar crime, call police. If you have information on the identity of these suspects, call 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.