Police Report: 19-Year-Old Gas Attendant Allegedly Pilfers $8K from BJ's.

The 19-year-old is now confronting a serious felony charge, as stated by the police, following allegations of stealing $8,000 while employed as a gas attendant at BJ's.

In Mastic, NY, a 19-year-old resident was apprehended for allegedly pilfering approximately $8,000 from BJ's Wholesale Club in Riverhead. The theft occurred during his employment as a gas station attendant last year, according to police.

Wilmer O. Genis Perez was apprehended by Riverhead Town police on Tuesday at 10:19 a.m. He faces a third-degree grand larceny charge, classified as a felony in connection with the alleged theft of $8,000 from BJ's Wholesale Club in Riverhead during his tenure as a gas station attendant.

After receiving a report detailing the theft between May and June 2023, Genis Perez underwent processing and was subsequently arraigned at Riverhead Justice Court, according to the police.

For anyone possessing additional information about the incident, the Riverhead Town Police Department encourages reaching out at 631-727-4500.

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