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Cops: Riverhead man swiped saw, briefcase from car

A Riverhead man was arrested for petit larceny Friday after allegedly stealing a Milwaukee circular saw and briefcase from a vehicle on Baiting Hollow Lane in Calverton, Riverhead Town police said.

Police arrested Edgar Jonathan Castillo, 25, following an investigation that started with a report Friday morning of a larceny from a vehicle, according to release. The victim reported that sometime overnight, the saw and briefcase, which contained a checkbook and personal papers, was stolen from an unlocked vehicle.

Police said Mr. Castillo was identified as a suspect and he was arrested after further investigation.