Suffolk Police Release Stills, Seek Two Women in East Setauket CVS Theft

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying two women who allegedly stole about $1,000 worth of medication from the CVS at 682 Route 25A in East Setauket. The theft occurred on December 8, 2025, at approximately 8 p.m., and police released surveillance stills in a Jan. 26 press notice to aid the investigation.

Investigators say the pair entered the store and took medication before leaving without paying. The press notice, issued by Sixth Precinct personnel, was circulated by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers, which is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Police have not released names, descriptions, or additional scene details in the public notice. Those pictured or described in the materials have not been charged with a crime.

Officials are asking anyone with information to report it through established anonymous channels. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers can be reached by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or by submitting a tip through the P3 Tips mobile app or the P3 Tips website. “All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.” Law enforcement emphasizes the confidentiality policy to encourage community cooperation.

The release of surveillance stills is a common step in larceny investigations where identity leads are needed. For East Setauket residents, the incident raises practical concerns about pharmacy security and local retail losses. Medication theft can strain inventories, complicate access to needed medicines, and increase costs that ultimately affect shoppers and businesses. Retail theft also shifts law enforcement resources to property crime investigations at a time when precincts are balancing multiple public safety priorities.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are relying on community tips to advance the inquiry. The agency statement reinforces that providing information can result in a cash reward: “Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.” The legal notice accompanying the release underlines the presumption of innocence: “Those pictured or described in this story have not been charged with a crime. A criminal charge is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.”

For residents, the immediate course is practical: check home and business security footage if you were in the Route 25A corridor on December 8, report any suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers, and be aware of shifts in store operations or hours. The investigation remains active; police say they will update the public as new information becomes available and as tips develop into leads.