Greenport High School math teacher Gordon Haas, of East Marion, faces grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing wallet and iPhone

A Greenport High School teacher is accused of stealing money from a wallet in a restaurant. Investigators say Gordon Haas, of East Marion, stole more than $600 cash from a wallet he found inside the

News 12 Staff

Oct 7, 2014, 1:00 AM

Updated 3,483 days ago

Share:

Greenport High School math teacher Gordon Haas, of East Marion, faces grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing wallet and iPhone
A Greenport High School teacher is accused of stealing money from a wallet in a restaurant.
Investigators say Gordon Haas, of East Marion, stole more than $600 cash from a wallet he found inside the restroom of Founder's Tavern in Southold Saturday. He then allegedly hid the wallet and an iPhone in a toilet.
The restaurant owner told News 12 that after the incident, he told patrons he was going home to get his laptop to check the security video to see who went into the men's room after the victim. While he was gone, the owner says Haas admitted to the victim and others near the bar that he had taken the money.
The Greenport school superintendent says while the district is taking the issue very seriously, it is a personnel matter and no decision has been made yet on possible disciplinary action.
Haas, who is also head of the math department, is due back in court Friday.
Court records show that Haas has also been charged with driving while intoxicated twice.


More from News 12
2:05
Long Island native ID’d as person who set himself on fire outside Trump trial in Manhattan

Long Island native ID’d as person who set himself on fire outside Trump trial in Manhattan

1:35
Cloudy start to the weekend before sun comes through

Cloudy start to the weekend before sun comes through

0:37
Officials: Wildlife rehabilitator took raccoons into her Merrick home without required rabies license

Officials: Wildlife rehabilitator took raccoons into her Merrick home without required rabies license

1:42
FBI on alert as Jewish Long Islanders prepare to celebrate Passover

FBI on alert as Jewish Long Islanders prepare to celebrate Passover

0:22
East Northport man sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually abusing great niece

East Northport man sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually abusing great niece

1:44
Islandia woman turns 106, offers secret to long life

Islandia woman turns 106, offers secret to long life

2:28
Islanders owner surprises fans with free playoff tickets

Islanders owner surprises fans with free playoff tickets

0:35
Calverton man pleads guilty to attempted murder charges related to opening fire at Bellport vigil

Calverton man pleads guilty to attempted murder charges related to opening fire at Bellport vigil

1:46
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer’s defense attorney demands information on other ‘top suspect’

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer’s defense attorney demands information on other ‘top suspect’

0:51
Baldwin students learn business skills with 'Little Lenox Bakery'

Baldwin students learn business skills with 'Little Lenox Bakery'

0:35
Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

1:46
Gov. Hochul announces harsher penalties for illegal smoke shops

Gov. Hochul announces harsher penalties for illegal smoke shops

2:10
News 12 provides tips on the do's and don'ts of recycling

News 12 provides tips on the do's and don'ts of recycling

Is your mom awesome? Long Island tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Is your mom awesome? Long Island tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Show off your team spirit! Share your photos with News 12

Show off your team spirit! Share your photos with News 12

1:55
The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

0:13
Officials: West Babylon home destroyed by fire

Officials: West Babylon home destroyed by fire

0:47
Cafe 217 provides students with autism chance for work experience at East Rockaway HS

Cafe 217 provides students with autism chance for work experience at East Rockaway HS

0:42
Community raises $12,000 for workers of Merrick bar closed due to fire

Community raises $12,000 for workers of Merrick bar closed due to fire

0:23
Police: Hempstead man stole parking meters near Jericho Turnpike and Roslyn Road

Police: Hempstead man stole parking meters near Jericho Turnpike and Roslyn Road