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Cops Seek Duo for Montauk Burglary

authorStaff Writer on Dec 6, 2023

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and East Hampton Town Police detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify two people they say burglarized a Montauk restaurant in November.

Two men damaged doors and entered Kenny’s Castaways, located at 432 West Lake Drive, on November 9 at approximately 1:30 a.m. and also damaged the interior of the restaurant, according to Crime Stoppers.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using the P3 Tips mobile app or visiting P3Tips.com.

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