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Burglary at Satmar Butcher on Lee Avenue on Yom Tov Under Investigation

Burglary at Satmar Butcher on Lee Avenue on Yom Tov Under Investigation

An early morning burglary occurred on the second day of Yom Tov at the Satmar Butcher located on Lee Avenue Ross Street, where a perpetrator forcibly gained entry and accessed the store’s cash register, making off with an estimated $20,000 in cash.

Detectives from the NYPD’s 90th Precinct and the specialized burglary squad responded swiftly to the scene.

Williamsburg Shomrim volunteers also joined the effort, assisting law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are currently reviewing surveillance footage and pursuing leads in hopes of identifying and apprehending the suspect.


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