What Happened
Suffolk County Police detectives are searching for the individual responsible for intentionally setting a box truck on fire at a Central Islip trucking company in the early hours of May 24 — an arson that went more than two months without a public appeal before investigators reached out for help on July 30, 2026, according to News 12 Long Island.
The target was a white 2014 International box truck parked at Consolidated Bulk Carriers Inc., 43 Windsor Place, Central Islip. The fire was set at approximately 3:30 a.m., a time when the commercial property would typically be quiet and unoccupied. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
News 12 Long Island reported that Suffolk police have classified the incident as arson. The suspect remains unidentified, and detectives have released no description of the individual involved. The nearly two-month gap between the May 24 incident and the July 30 public appeal suggests investigators may have been pursuing leads before turning to the public for assistance.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the crime to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. A cash reward is being offered for any tip that leads directly to an arrest. All calls to Crime Stoppers are kept fully anonymous, as News 12 Long Island noted in its report published early Thursday morning.
Location & Road Context
Consolidated Bulk Carriers Inc. sits at 43 Windsor Place in Central Islip, a commercial and industrial hamlet in central Suffolk County. Windsor Place is a side street in an area that includes a mix of light industrial operations and residential neighborhoods — the type of setting where a fire at 3:30 a.m. could go unwitnessed for some time before being reported.
Central Islip has seen a string of serious incidents in recent months. Just days before this report was published, an LIRR train struck and killed a pedestrian in Central Islip on July 26, and a fireworks accident in the hamlet killed Gabriel Ruiz-Urresto, 37, on July 5.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
Suffolk County Police detectives are actively investigating the arson and have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect as of the July 30 report. The formal public appeal through Crime Stoppers indicates the investigation has reached a stage where law enforcement believes community tips could be decisive.
Anyone with information is urged to call Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. The program offers a cash reward for information that results in an arrest, and all callers remain anonymous. Arson is a felony under New York State law, and a conviction can carry significant prison time depending on the degree charged and whether any persons were endangered.
Broader Impact
Commercial vehicle arson — particularly one targeting a trucking and bulk carrier operation — can result in substantial property losses and business disruption beyond the vehicle itself. Investigators have not publicly disclosed what, if anything, was inside the 2014 International box truck at the time of the fire, nor have they indicated whether the incident appears to be targeted or opportunistic. The involvement of Crime Stoppers and a cash reward underscores that detectives are treating this as a serious criminal matter requiring public cooperation to resolve.