Stolen car crashed into Patchogue auto body shop, Suffolk police say
A stolen 2006 Toyota Camry crashed into Big n'Littles Auto Body in Patchogue then struck another vehicle inside Friday night, Suffolk police said. Credit: Christopher Sabella
Suffolk County police are searching for the driver of a stolen car that crashed into an auto body shop Friday night in Patchogue.
Police said the driver of a stolen 2006 Toyota Camry was driving south on Route 112, drove through a parking lot on Main Street and crashed into Big n’ Littles Auto Body at 14 Potter Ave. shortly after 11:30 p.m.
The car struck another car inside the shop and the driver ran away. A Patchogue village building inspector was called to assess the damage, police said.
No injuries were reported.
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