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Police: Babylon man pointed gun at teen and his father

Detectives say it happened after Lorenzo Costa stole the teenage boy's bike in Copiague.

News 12 Staff

Apr 11, 2024, 5:32 PM

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A Babylon man is accused of pointing a shotgun Wednesday at a teenager and his father.

Police say 40-year-old Lorenzo Costa stole the teenage boy's bike on 43rd Street and New Highway in Copiague around 7 p.m.

Detetives say the teen got his father, and they went to Costa's home to get the bike back. That's when police say Costa pointed the weapon at them.

No shots were fired, and no one was hurt.

Costa is charged with menacing, robbery and grand larceny.

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