Suffolk County Police arrested a Mastic woman Friday for allegedly stealing money from church outreach programs in Rocky Point, West Islip and East Islip
An investigation by Third Precinct Crime Section officers determined that Nicole Annuziato went to three separate church outreach programs and claimed she needed money for rent. Police said Annunziato, 30, said she was a resident within each church’s parish and doctored phony lease agreements. Annuziato stole a total of $1500, Police said.
She was charged with three counts of petty larceny and one count of second degree scheme to defraud.
The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to call Third Precinct Crime Section at 631-854-8326.