Woman Wanted for Lobster Heist at Lake Grove Wegmans

Suffolk County police seek public's help to identify suspect in $500 seafood theft

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:57pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pile of stolen seafood, including crab legs and lobster tails, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the gritty details of a retail theft investigation.A recent wave of targeted seafood thefts from local grocery stores has law enforcement seeking the public's help to identify and apprehend the suspected culprits.Lake Grove Today

Suffolk County police are seeking the public's help to identify and locate a woman accused of stealing approximately $500 worth of crab legs and lobster tails from a Wegmans grocery store in Lake Grove, New York. The theft occurred on March 19 around 2:55 p.m., and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Why it matters

Retail theft, especially of high-value items like seafood, is an ongoing challenge for grocery stores and can impact prices and availability for customers. This incident highlights the need for vigilance and community cooperation to deter and apprehend suspected criminals.

The details

According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers, the unidentified woman allegedly stole the seafood from the Wegmans located at 3270 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove. Surveillance footage captured images of the suspect, but police have not released a detailed description.

  • The theft occurred on March 19 around 2:55 p.m.

The players

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers

A community-based organization that works with local law enforcement to offer cash rewards for information leading to arrests.

Suffolk County Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the seafood theft incident and seeking the public's help to identify the suspect.

Wegmans

The grocery store chain where the alleged theft of crab legs and lobster tails took place.

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What’s next

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is urging anyone with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts to come forward and submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using the P3 Tips mobile app, or going to P3Tips.com. All tips will be kept confidential.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of retail theft, especially of high-value items like seafood, and the need for community cooperation and vigilance to help law enforcement apprehend suspected criminals.