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Purses, Laptops Stolen From Vehicles At Trail Parking Lot In Region Purses, Laptops Stolen From Vehicles At Trail Parking Lot In Region
Purses, Laptops Stolen From Vehicles At Trail Parking Lot In Region Authorities in Northern Westchester are investigating several car break-ins that happened at a trailway parking lot.  The incidents happened on Wednesday, Feb. 7 between 4 and 4:30 p.m. in Yorktown at the North County Trailway parking lot on Route 118, according to Yorktown Police. According to the department, the suspects involved forced their way into three locked vehicles and stole several items, including purses and laptops.  The thefts are now under investigation, police said. The department also warned residents to remove valuables from their unoccupied vehicles to av…
Former Officer Avoids Prison Time After Stealing From Charity For Autistic Children In Region Former Officer Avoids Prison Time After Stealing From Charity For Autistic Children In Region
Former Officer Avoids Prison Time After Stealing From Charity For Autistic Children In Region A former police officer and co-founder of a Westchester-based charity for autistic children has been sentenced after stealing $24,000 from his own organization named after his son, officials announced.  New Rochelle resident Christopher Greco, age 52, was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge for stealing from Christopher’s Voice, Inc., a New Rochelle-based charity for autistic children that he co-founded, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Friday, Dec. 3. Earlier Report - Former Police Officer Steals $24K From New Rochelle Charity Fo…
Former Finance Director From Region Pleads Guilty To Theft Of $95K From Recreation Center Former Finance Director From Region Pleads Guilty To Theft Of $95K From Recreation Center
Former Finance Director From Region Pleads Guilty To Theft Of $95K From Recreation Center A former Hudson Valley finance director has pleaded guilty to the theft of tens of thousands of dollars from a local non-profit for his private use. Former Ulster County Finance Director Burton Gulnick, Jr., entered the plea on Tuesday, Oct. 10, said Ulster County District Attorney David Clegg. Following a lengthy investigation by the New York State Police, Gulnick was arrested in June and charged with felonies in connection with theft from the Hurley Recreation Center, a not-for-profit organization that provides summer activities and programs for families, including a children’s summer cam…
Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong: Teen Accused In 6 Separate iPhone Thefts In Capital Region Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong: Teen Accused In 6 Separate iPhone Thefts In Capital Region
Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong: Teen Accused In 6 Separate iPhone Thefts In Capital Region A 17-year-old boy is facing charges in connection with a string of thefts in the region stemming from online classifieds. The Albany teen is accused of stealing at least six iPhones after arranging to meet the victims on Facebook Marketplace, according to Albany Police. On six separate occasions between August and September 2023, police responded to several calls where the victims agreed to meet the suspect at a specified location to sell an iPhone or iPad they had posted for sale online. When the teen arrived, he took the items and then fled, according to police. Nobody was injured dur…
$50K Theft Spree: 28-Year-Old Who Stole Merchandise From Capital Region Mall Lands In Prison $50K Theft Spree: 28-Year-Old Who Stole Merchandise From Capital Region Mall Lands In Prison
$50K Theft Spree: 28-Year-Old Who Stole Merchandise From Capital Region Mall Lands In Prison A 28-year-old man will spend years in prison after admitting to a string of thefts at a shopping mall in the region. Pashton Rifiqie, of Schenectady, was sentenced to four to 12 years behind bars in Albany County Court on Thursday, Sept. 7. It followed his guilty plea to a felony charge of possessing stolen property. According to prosecutors, Rifiqie stole a total of $9,000 worth of merchandise from the Colonie Center Mall after targeting mall kiosks on three different occasions in June 2022. Police later found him with over $50,000 worth of stolen property in February 2023. In addition …
Suspect Nabbed In String Of Arsons, Thefts In Capital Region Suspect Nabbed In String Of Arsons, Thefts In Capital Region
Suspect Nabbed In String Of Arsons, Thefts In Capital Region A man is behind bars in connection with a string of arsons and thefts in the region. The majority of incidents occurred overnight Tuesday, June 20, in Rensselaer County, in Troy’s Lansingburgh neighborhood, according to Troy Police. Four separate fires were reportedly set inside vehicles. Several belongings were also stolen from the cars. Earlier Report: String Of Overnight Car Fires In Troy Under Investigation No buildings were involved and there were no reports of injuries. On Tuesday, Aug. 15, police announced that 44-year-old George Leque, of Troy, was arrested after being ide…
Know Her? Woman Steals $350 From Bank Using 'Sleight Hand' Technique In Region: Police Know Her? Woman Steals $350 From Bank Using 'Sleight Hand' Technique In Region: Police
Know Her? Woman Steals $350 From Bank Using 'Sleight Hand' Technique In Region: Police Authorities in the Hudson Valley are searching for a woman who used a "sleight of hand" technique to steal over $300 during a transaction with a bank teller.  The suspect allegedly used the technique during a transaction with a bank teller in Dutchess County at the Bank of Millbrook in Pine Plains at 2971 East Church St., state police announced on Thursday, July 20.  Authorities released images taken from surveillance footage depicting the suspect during the transaction.  A total of $350 was stolen during the incident, police said.  Anyone with any information reg…
Home Builder Defrauded Multiple Contractors In Capital Region, Police Say Home Builder Defrauded Multiple Contractors In Capital Region, Police Say
Home Builder Defrauded Multiple Contractors In Capital Region, Police Say A home builder in the region is accused of failing to pay contractors for their work, in one case knowingly issuing a bad check, authorities said. Aaron Godlewski, age 31, of Altamont, was arrested Tuesday, June 13, on suspicion of fraud and other charges, according to New York State Police. Troopers were initially contacted in early May 2023 by a contractor who claimed he was issued a bad check by Godlewski, who was acting as a home builder and general contractor for Godlewski Builders LLC. Investigators determined that Godlewski had been hired by multiple people in New Scotland, Altamont…
County Finance Commissioner In Region Accused Of Stealing Funds County Finance Commissioner In Region Accused Of Stealing Funds
County Finance Commissioner In Region Accused Of Stealing Funds An investigation is underway after a former commissioner of finance in the Hudson Valley was accused of allegedly stealing funds from a recreation association he oversaw. Ulster County Commissioner of Finance Burt Gulnick,  who also served as treasurer of the Hurley Recreation Association, was removed immediately, according to association officials. "We are deeply saddened by these recent events and we will continue to keep the interests of our members and families first during this transitional time," they added. The association offers recreational opportunities of all kinds for children…
NY Duo Nabbed After 500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From CT Restaurant, Police NY Duo Nabbed After 500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From CT Restaurant, Police
NY Duo Nabbed After 500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From CT Restaurant, Police Two New York men have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than 500 gallons of used cooking oil at a Connecticut restaurant. The men, both from Westchester County, were stopped in Litchfield County in Harwinton around 5:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. According to Connecticut State Police, the duo, identified as Yonkers residents Jeyson Santiago, age 25, and Isaac Then, age 25, were stopped after troopers received a 911 call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked near a restaurant in Harwinton. Troopers located the vehicle fleeing the scene, but were able to stop it on Route 8. Troopers de…
18-Year-Old Charged With Stealing $1K Worth Of Silver From Store In Region: Police 18-Year-Old Charged With Stealing $1K Worth Of Silver From Store In Region: Police
18-Year-Old Charged With Stealing $1K Worth Of Silver From Store In Region: Police An 18-year-old is being charged in the theft of over $1,000 worth of sterling silver from a Northern Westchester consignment store, police said. Ben Cassuto of Ossining, is accused of stealing the items from the Penny Pincher Boutique in Bedford Hills at 184 Harris Rd. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, according to Bedford Police Lt. Jeff Gulick.  Gulick said that Cassuto was identified through video surveillance, license plate reader technology, and witness accounts and that he turned himself in on Friday, Nov. 11.  Cassuto is scheduled to appear in Bedford Court on Wed…
Duo Steal Money From Woman At Bank In Region: Police Duo Steal Money From Woman At Bank In Region: Police
Duo Steal Money From Woman At Bank In Region: Police Police are searching for a duo accused of stealing an envelope of money from a woman at a bank in Westchester County.  On Monday, Nov. 7 around 11:30 a.m., shortly after a woman made a withdrawal at the Chase Bank in Greenburgh at 409 Tarrytown Rd. (Route 119), she was approached in her vehicle by a Hispanic man and woman who were holding money that they claimed the woman had dropped, police said.  The woman then got out of her car to inspect the money that the duo had claimed was on the ground, and when she got back in her vehicle, she noticed that the envelope containing her wit…
Police Chase Man In Region After He Tries To Steal From Target A Second Time Police Chase Man In Region After He Tries To Steal From Target A Second Time
Police Chase Man In Region After He Tries To Steal From Target A Second Time A man led police on a foot chase after trying to steal electronics from a Target in Westchester County for the second time in two days.  On Wednesday, Oct. 26, around 3 p.m., Port Chester Police responded to a Target at 495 Boston Post Road (Route 1) after employees recognized a man who had stolen over $5,000 of electronics the day before, police said.  After arriving, police saw the man try to remove electronics from display before he stopped when he realized store security was watching him, according to police.  When the man then tried to leave the store, he was stopped by…
Suspect Emerges After Bird Feeder Stolen From Home In Region Twice In A Week Suspect Emerges After Bird Feeder Stolen From Home In Region Twice In A Week
Suspect Emerges After Bird Feeder Stolen From Home In Region Twice In A Week A potential suspect has been identified after a Northern Westchester resident found that bird feeders were stolen from her home multiple times in the span of days. An Armonk resident reported that a bird feeder was stolen from her front porch on Banksville Road for the second time in a week at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, the North Castle Police Department said. The woman told police she heard a noise and saw a vehicle driving by her driveway before noticing the bird feeder was missing, according to the report. Police responded to the scene and determined that it appeared the bird fe…
2 Employees Accused Of Stealing From Walmart In Capital Region 2 Employees Accused Of Stealing From Walmart In Capital Region
2 Employees Accused Of Stealing From Walmart In Capital Region Two Walmart employees from the Capital Region are facing charges for allegedly stealing from the store. Washington County residents Brian Winchell, age 32, of Whitehall, and Vickie Dibble, age 52, of Granville, were arrested by State police Monday, Sept. 26. The agency was contacted at around 9 p.m. with a report that two employees of the Walmart in Queensbury had stolen items from the store. A subsequent investigation revealed that the pair underpaid and stole numerous items valued over $1,000 since July 2022, police said. Winchell and Dibble were each charged with felony grand larceny …
Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Incident In Area Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Incident In Area
Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Incident In Area Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for help locating a woman in connection with an incident last week. The incident, took place in Dutchess County around 5:30 p.m. in Beacon on Friday, Sept. 2. The city of Beacon Police says the incident involved the woman putting bags sitting in a lobby in her bag. "We would like to identify and interview the person in the photos," police said.  If anyone knows who the woman is, please reach out to 845-831-4111 or email us at Detectives@beaconny.gov.
Video: Man Swipes Cash From Auto Repair Shop In Region Video: Man Swipes Cash From Auto Repair Shop In Region
Video: Man Swipes Cash From Auto Repair Shop In Region Police are asking for help identifying a man who was caught on video stealing money from a Hudson Valley auto body shop. The man entered Mohan’s Auto Body & Repair in Orange County, located on Highway 284 in the Town of Minisink, just after 3 p.m. Thursday, May 12, New York State Police said. Surveillance footage shows the man wearing all black clothing with a hood pulled up as he walks behind a counter. He managed to get away with an undisclosed amount of cash in a black bag, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact NYSP Investigator Stephen Malone at 845-673-3115.&nb…
Leaf Blowers Valued At $1,100 Stolen From Residential Roadway In Area Leaf Blowers Valued At $1,100 Stolen From Residential Roadway In Area
Leaf Blowers Valued At $1,100 Stolen From Residential Roadway In Area A suspect is at large after allegedly stealing a pair of leaf blowers that were in a parked truck bed in the Hudson Valley, according to state police. An alert was issued in Dutchess County as detectives investigate a complaint of two stolen STIHL BR800X backpack leaf blowers from a Chestnut Ridge Road residence in the town of Union Vale. The leaf blowers were last seen in the truck bed on the owner’s property on Thursday, April 14. They have an estimated combined value of approximately $1,100. According to police, the leaf blowers are colored orange and white (pictured above). No des…