Crime & Safety

Police Search for Suspect who Fled on Foot

K-9 unit called to assist overnight search in East Setauket.

Police are searching for a suspect who fled on foot through a field in East Setauket shortly before 1:00 a.m. today, according to a report.

Police had the suspect pulled over near the intersection of Old Town Road and Gnarled Hollow Road before the individual abandoned the car and fled. A K-9 unit was called in to assist.

A police spokesman said the incident is related to an ongoing investigation for which no further information is available.

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