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Police: Brooklyn man drove stolen car to Southampton, fell asleep in backyard

Police say the homeowner called 911 around noon Sunday when they saw a car they did not recognize in their driveway.

News 12 Staff

Jul 28, 2025, 9:20 AM

Updated 6 hr ago

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Police say a Southampton homeowner came home to find a man sleeping in their backyard.
The homeowner called 911 around noon Sunday when they saw a car they did not recognize in their driveway.
Matthew Wynhurst, 34, of Brooklyn, was arrested. Police say Wynhurst was driving a stolen car.