Two People Arrested For Burglaries In Smithtown And Setauket

Jacklyn LynchJohn AnastasiouSuffolk County Police have arrested two people in connection with a burglary pattern that occurred during the past two months in the Fourth and Sixth Precincts.

Following an investigation by Fourth Squad detectives, John Anastasiou was charged with nine counts of Burglary 2^nd Degree for breaking into homes in Saint James, Smithtown, Nesconset and Setauket between May 15 and June 21. During the burglaries, money and jewelry were stolen.

Jacklyn Lynch was also arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5^th Degree for pawning items stolen during the burglaries.

Anastasiou, 33, and Lynch, 32, both of  Rocky Point, were scheduled to be arraigned today at First District Court in Central Islip. 

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