Man arrested for stealing cooking oil from Hunt. Sta. Chick-fil-A

Suffolk County Police arrested a man on April 5 for allegedly stealing cooking oil from a fast food restaurant in Huntington Station multiple times this year. Second Precinct Crime Section officers have been investigating multiple thefts of cooking oil from Chick-fil-A, located at 200 Jericho Turnpike since January, 2023. The suspect allegedly siphoned oil into a rented truck, and then resold the oil.

After an investigation, police arrested Hector Castrol-Espinal for allegedly stealing cooking oil from the store on January 24, January 31, February 10, February 18, and March 23. Castrol-Espinal, 23, of 8617 88th Ave., Woodside, New York, was charged with five counts of Petit Larceny. He was issued a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

Police believe more businesses have been targeted. If anyone believes they have been a victim of this crime, to make a police report, by calling 631-852-COPS.

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