Crime & Safety

Police: Cell Phone Theft Arrests in Brady Park

Three men busted in Massapequa Park.

Three men were arrested in Brady Park Wednesday after they tried to swipe three cell phones, police said.

The incident happened at about 4:30 p.m. when the men approached two victims who were playing handball.

The victims, both in their teens, had left their  iPhones on the side of the courts and the men allegedly grabbed  them and ran.

The teens immediately called police who nabbed the men, a short time later.

THeir names were not immediately releases.  All three are in their 20s and were charged with Petty Larceny.


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