Putnam Valley Man Charged With Stealing From Sears

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 21-year-old resident of Putnam Valley on a shoplifting charge.

Police responded to a report of a larceny from Sears at 600 Lee Blvd. on Saturday, Feb. 27, according to officials.

An investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as Taylor J. Wood, removed merchandise worth a total value of $62.98 from a store display and exited the store without paying, police report.

Wood was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing; he was charged with petty larceny, a class A misdemeanor, according to police.

After processing, the defendant was released on his own recognizance, officials report.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, March 31, according to police.

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