Two unidentified suspects are at the center of a new larceny investigation in the Town of Chili, and Monroe County deputies are turning to the public for help tracking them down. The incident happened on Scottsville Road at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 5, and investigators have released images of the pair in hopes someone recognizes them.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help identify two individuals connected to the case, according to Newport Dispatch. Deputies have released photos of the suspects but have not disclosed which business on the corridor was targeted or how much merchandise was taken, leaving the exact scope of the theft unclear for now. Anyone with information is asked to email the tip line at [email protected], referencing case number CR #26-189955.
A Busy Commercial Stretch Near the Airport
Scottsville Road, also known as New York State Route 383, is an 18.7-mile state highway running along the Genesee River that links Rochester to the village of Scottsville, according to background compiled from Wikipedia. The corridor serves as a major commercial and commuter route near Interstate 390 and Greater Rochester International Airport, making it a steady stream of retail and industrial traffic — and, as the same background notes, an easy route for a quick getaway. The stretch also houses regional law enforcement infrastructure, including the Monroe County/City of Rochester Public Safety Training Facility at 1190 Scottsville Road, per GIS/SIG.
The Town of Chili itself is a suburban community of 29,123 residents covering 39.9 square miles southwest of Rochester, according to the 2020 U.S. Census figures cited on Wikipedia. Like much of suburban Monroe County, Chili relies on the Sheriff's Office for primary patrol and investigative coverage rather than a dedicated local police department.
Part of a Wider Pattern of Retail Thefts
This is not the first time this month that Monroe County deputies have asked the public to help identify a theft suspect in Chili. The sheriff's office made a similar appeal on October 1 after an unrelated larceny two days earlier at a Goodwill store on Chili Avenue, a case Hoodline covered in its earlier report on that suspect hunt.
What Charges Could Look Like
No charges have been filed in the Scottsville Road case, and deputies have not said how much the stolen property was worth. Petit larceny is a Class A misdemeanor under New York law. Until the suspects are identified and the value of the stolen goods confirmed, it remains unclear which charge, if any, they could eventually face.
