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Police seek information on stolen farm equipment

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town police are seeking the public’s help to identify the individuals who stole a forklift and other equipment from a Riverhead farm earlier this month.

A Datsun forklift, Husqvarna chainsaw, two Northstar pressure washers, a Schumacher battery charger, three Schumacher jump packs and a Remington pole saw were reportedly stolen from Anderson Farms at 375 Middle Road. The thefts occurred between Aug. 11 and Aug. 12.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or by texting SCPD and a message to “CRIMES” (274637). Emails can also be submitted to www.tipsubmit.com.

Photo caption: A similar forklift to the one reported stolen.