Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Chimney Caps in East Meadow

A Bethpage man was arrested for two burglaries in Bethpage and also for allegedly stealing two chimney caps off of homes in East Meadow.

According to police, on Feb. 3, Robert Fornal Jr., 41, entered a residence on 10th street in Bethpage by prying open the side door. He then allegedly stole jewelry and pawned it at NY Gold Buyers in Jamaica.

Police say Fornal Jr. struck in Bethpage again on Feb. 7, when he allegedly kicked a Meade Avenue home’s rear door in and removed jewelry from that residence as well.

Additionally, police said that Fornal Jr. was responsible for stealing two chimney caps off homes on Woods Avenue and Cypress Avenue in East Meadow on Jan. 28.

On Monday, Bureau of Special Operations Police Officers located Fornal Jr. and arrested him at the Great Neck railroad station. He is charged with two counts of second-degree burglary and two counts of second-degree petit larceny. His arraignment is scheduled for Feb. 21.

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