Five Towns Crime Watch

Outside a deli at 414 Bayview Ave. in Inwood was the site of an alleged assault at 12:45 a.m. on June 27, according to police.
A man, 23, had left the deli as Katrina Cruz walked by. Cruz, 20, for a reason known only to her, threw a cup at the man’s face and stabbed him in the stomach, police said. He was taken to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway and treated for his injuries.
Cruz was arrested at 9:18 a.m. on the same day at her Valley Stream home on Rockaway Avenue. She was charged with assault-second degree and possession of a dangerous weapon-fourth degree.

Arrests

n WOODMERE- Sara A. Schmidt, 33, of Woodmere, was arrested for shoplifting from a pharmacy on Broadway at 1:40 p.m. on June 21, police said.
n LAWRENCE- At 4 p.m. on June 25, Judy Ann Abrom, 45, and Sade Warren, 26, both of Far Rockaway were arrested for shoplifting from a store on Rockaway Turnpike, according to police.

Grand larceny — motor vehicle
CEDARHURST-Between 11:45 p.m. on June 22 and 7:15 a.m. on June 23, a red 2013 Honda Accord was stolen on Marlborough Road, authorities said.

Petit larceny
LAWRENCE-A woman reported that flower pots were taken from her yard on Allen Street between 9 p.m. on June 24 and 6 a.m. on June 25, officials said.

Larceny from auto
WOODMERE-An unknown person or persons rummaged through an unlocked vehicle on Halevy Drive between 8 p.m. on June 22 and 7:30 a.m. on June 23, police said. According to the owner, nothing was taken, she said.

Beware of distractions and scams
The Nassau County Police Department is advising residents that individuals are perpetrating a series of burglaries and scams throughout the county. In recent cases, individuals may have posed as utility workers.
These criminals portray a surveyor or a contractor, approach the homeowners, at their residences and engage them in distracting conversation. The subject diverts the homeowners into their rear yards providing a means for an accomplice (s) to enter the home and commit a burglary.
There are several things residents can do to protect themselves from being victimized by these individuals:
n Make sure your doors and windows are locked even when you are at home.
n Set your home burglar alarm system every time you leave your house even if it’s for a short period of time.
n Lock valuables in a safe and don’t leave cash and jewelry in a conspicuous place such as the bedrooms, kitchen, or counter.
n Ask for proper identification of individuals before you allow them onto your property or into your home, especially if you are not expecting anyone. Any Nassau County employee will have photo identification.
n If you are unsure of a persons credentials, ask for an office call back number.
Residents should report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 911.