The Seventh Squad reports on the arrest of two males for a Burglary that occurred on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 4:55 AM in Wantagh.

According to Detectives, Seventh Precinct Officers responded to a call of a Burglary in progress at the sneaker and apparel store Simplex, located at 3302 Merrick Road. Upon arrival Officers observed that a BMW had crashed through the store front to allow the six subjects to gain access inside and remove store merchandise. The six subjects fled the scene in two BMWs upon Officers arrival. One of the BMW’s hit a RMP in the process of fleeing, resulting in the Officer being transported to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment.  At approximately 5:16 AM, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) Officers observed one of the fleeing BMW’s parked near the intersection of Little Neck Avenue and Coral Court, North Bellmore with two subjects standing outside who then fled on foot. Defendants Christopher Flores, 19 of 168 Holbrook Road, Holbrook and a 16-year-old male juvenile were both located a short time later and placed under arrest without further incident. Subsequent to the investigation, multiple pairs of sneakers and clothing were located in the BMW and the vehicle had been reported stolen from a residence in Connecticut. The other BMW with the remaining four subjects are still outstanding. The investigation is ongoing.

Defendant Christopher Flores is being charged with Burglary 2^nd degree and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4^th degree. The 16-year-old male juvenile defendant is charged with Burglary 2^nd degree and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle 3^rd degree. Both defendants will be arraigned Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at First District Court, located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Wrieske/7^th Squad                                                 01/15/24/1430/9962