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Eastport man accused of robbing Apple store at Smith Haven Mall, threatening worker with hammer

Authorities say 32-year-old Joseph Zavesky cut security cables and stole two iPhone 15s.

News 12 Staff

Sep 7, 2025, 6:17 AM

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An Eastport man is facing charges for robbing an Apple store and threatening a worker with a hammer Friday at the Smith Haven Mall, according to police.

Authorities say 32-year-old Joseph Zavesky cut security cables and stole two iPhone 15s. When an employee confronted him, he threatened him with the weapon before fleeing.

Police arrested Zavesky Sunday morning at a hotel in Bellport. He is scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 7 in Central Islip.

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