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East Northport Church Donation Box Thief Sought

Have you seen this suspect?
Have you seen this suspect?

Suffolk County police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who stole money from a church donation box in East Northport three weeks ago.

The thief entered St. Anthony’s Church on Cheshire Place and stole a donation box at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, according to Second Precinct Crime Section officers investigating the case.

The suspect is described as a white man with a thin-to-medium build and gray hair. He was wearing a red shirt. Police released a surveillance photo of the suspect in the hopes that someone will recognize him.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.