Man arrested for allegedly robbing Setauket Subway

Man arrested for allegedly robbing Setauket Subway

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Suffolk County Police have arrested a Medford man for allegedly committing four armed robberies this month.

A man allegedly entered four businesses between April 5 and April 21, displayed what appeared to be a handgun, demanded cash and fled with proceeds. Following an investigation, police determined the robberies were committed by Eric Wright, 31.

Major Case Section detectives charged Wright with four counts of robbery in the first degree for the following robberies:

• Subway, located at 18 Woods Corner Road in Setauket, April 15 at approximately 7:15 p.m.

• 7-Eleven, located at 811 Waverly Ave. in Holtsville, April 21 at approximately 7:30 a.m.

• Aura Vape Store, located at 1110 Middle Country Road in Selden, April 11 at 9:07 p.m.

• Conoco Gas Station, located at 626 Old Medford Ave. in Patchogue, April 5 at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Additionally, 6th Squad detectives charged Wright with grand larceny third degree and criminal possession of stolen property third degree for pawning jewelry he allegedly stole from a Setauket home.