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Police release photos of Riverhead laptop thief

CRIME STOPPERS PHOTO | Suspect in stolen laptop investigation.
CRIME STOPPERS PHOTO | Suspect in stolen laptop investigation.

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man believed to have stolen a laptop from a Staples store in Riverhead.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers has released surveillance images of the suspect, shown wearing a puffy coat and black baseball cap with a white logo.

He entered the Route 58 box store on Feb. 21 and stole the laptop computer just before 3 p.m., according to detectives.

Police are asking anyone with information on the suspect to call (800) 220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest.