Tag: Roosevelt Field Mall
Driver Hits Officer With Car At Roosevelt Field Mall, While Fleeing With Stolen Goods: Police
A Roosevelt woman struck an officer with her car while trying to flee Roosevelt Field Mall in East Garden City, Nassau County police announced on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Shaquanna Gibbs, 26, of Roosevelt, was behind the wheel of a white Honda Accord when she exited a parking spot in the Roosevelt Field Mall garage and hit an officer’s patrol vehicle around 6:26 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, detectives said.
When the officer got out to approach her, Gibbs allegedly attempted to flee, striking the officer’s arm with her vehicle, according to police.
Officers soon located her car and attempted a Vehi…
Tesla Vandal Leaves $23K In Damages To 5 Vehicles At Roosevelt Field Mall, Police Say
An 83-year-old man left thousands of dollars in damages in his wake following a Tesla vandalism spree at a Long Island shopping mall, police said.
Victor Divergilio, of East Garden City, was arrested in connection with the alleged spree, which occurred in the parking lot of the Roosevelt Field Mall shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20.
An investigation found that Divergilio entered the parking lot, walked alongside five brand new Tesla vehicles, and used a sharp object to leave deep scratches on them, Nassau County Police said.
The spree caused approximately $23,000 worth of damage to t…
Teen Trio Nabbed After Robbing Man At Gunpoint Outside Roosevelt Field Mall, Police Say
Three teenagers are facing charges following an armed robbery outside a Long Island shopping mall.
It happened in Garden City, near the Roosevelt Field Mall’s blue parking garage close to the Macy’s, at around 11:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30.
Nassau County Police said a 56-year-old man was walking near the garage when three boys, ages 15, 16, and 17, approached him and demanded his money. One of the teens displayed a firearm.
The victim complied and handed over his money, fearing for his life, police said. All three teens then fled the scene.
Third Squad detectives located the suspects a short…
Rockville Centre Man Bites Officers During Mall Disturbance: Police
A Rockville Centre man is accused of assaulting officers after a fight at Roosevelt Field Mall, East Garden City, police announced on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Christopher Santana, 22, of Milford Place, was arrested following a disturbance in the food court on Friday, Dec. 27 at 6:20 p.m., according to Nassau County police. The altercation caused mall patrons to flee the area.
Santana attempted to reenter the mall while carrying several bricks and became combative when officers tried to arrest him, spitting and biting at officers, detectives said. One officer suffered an injury to his left hand an…
Trio Recruits Own Kids To Steal From Roosevelt Field Macy's, Police Say
Three people are accused of recruiting their own children to help them steal from a Macy’s store on Long Island.
The incident happened in East Garden City, at Roosevelt Field Mall, shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.
According to Nassau County Police, a security guard stopped two women and a man who left the store while concealing dozens of items that weren't paid for. The trio were accompanied by three children, ages 3, 10, and 13.
Together, the group stole 67 pieces of merchandise by concealing items inside bags and a stroller, police said.
The following suspects were arrested with…
18-Year-Old Duo Rob Long Island Macy's, Police Say
Two teens were nabbed after they allegedly stole items from a Long Island mall, with one resisting arrest, police said.
It happened on Thursday, May 30 in Garden City.
The pair — Kayshawn King and Jeremy Higgins, both 18 — were at the Macy’s in the Roosevelt Field Mall when, just after 6 p.m., they reportedly attempted to steal hidden merchandise.
According to Nassau County Police, a 23-year-old employee tried to stop the teens; as he escorted them back into the store, Higgins attempted to flee.
Police said Higgins “physically resisted” the employee and after a brief struggle, both te…
Man Exposes, Touches Himself At Mall On Long Island, Police Say
A Long Island man has been arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to a woman in a mall food court.
It happened in Garden City on Thursday, May 16, according to Nassau County Police.
At approximately 10 a.m., Irvin Acevedo Ayala, age 27 of Hempstead, was at the Roosevelt Field Mall food court, located at 630 Old Country Road.
He allegedly approached a 62-year-old woman, who was also in the food court, and began exposing and touching his genitals.
Police located him nearby and he was arrested without incident.
Ayala is charged with public lewdness.
He pleaded not guilty at his a…
Luxury Larceny: Group Robs Long Island Lous Vuitton, Authorities Say
A group of people stole a handful of luxury purses totaling over $20,000, authorities, mirroring an incident that happened only a few days prior, police said.
On Friday, April 27 at around noon, three women and one man entered the East Garden City Louis Vuitton, located at the Roosevelt Field Mall on 630 Old County Road, according to Nassau County Police.
They allegedly were holding box cutters, which they used to cut the security wires that were holding purses in place.
Detectives said the group made off with seven handbags, worth approximately $23,000 total.
Then, the thieves fled t…
Officer Thrown From Car As Shoplifters' Getaway Driver Flees Long Island Mall, Police Say
Three women are facing charges after their alleged attempt to steal from a Long Island shopping mall was foiled by police, according to authorities.
Officers were called at around 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, with reports that two women had stolen merchandise from the Macy’s store in East Garden City, located in the Roosevelt Field mall, Nassau County Police said.
When officers arrived, they immediately arrested 32-year-old Samantha Signorelli, of Freeport, and 25-year-old Michele Brown, of Baldwin.
A third suspect, 36-year-old Amber Johnson of Bellmore, was spotted by officers waiting for the …
