Riverhead man arrested after trying to burglarize church during preschool class
He was then confronted by an employee of Gentle Hearts Preschool, which operates inside the church and left.
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A Riverhead man was arrested Tuesday by Suffolk County police after attempting to burglarize a church while preschooler's were taking classes inside.
Police say 30-year-old Daniel Fanuele tried to kick down the door of Presbyterian Church of the Moriches in an attempt to burglarize the building at 12:50 p.m.
He was then confronted by an employee of Gentle Hearts Preschool, which operates inside the church and left.
Nineteen students and two employees sheltered in place as a precaution until police arrived, officials say, and no one was hurt.
Detectives arrested Fanuele at 2:41 p.m. at the intersection of Coventry Ave. and Mastic Road.
He is charged with attempted burglary and is expected to be arraigned on Wednesday.
