Scott Vanbergen, of Saratoga County, was arrested Friday, Nov. 17, in connection with an attempted robbery at a Stewart’s Shops in Schenectady, located on McClellan Street.
Officers were called after an employee pushed a panic alarm, according to Schenectady Police. The worker told officers that a man had attempted to steal the cash register but was unsuccessful.
With a description of Vanbergen’s vehicle, police eventually located him in Schenectady.
He reportedly fled when officers attempted to stop him, eventually crashing into a vacant home on Summit Avenue.
Vanbergen suffered minor injuries and was arrested at the scene.
Police said he is also considered a person of interest in several other burglaries and thefts in Schenectady, Glenville, Rotterdam, and neighboring areas.
He is charged with:
- Attempted robbery
- Unlawful fleeing
- Resisting arrest
- Driving while ability impaired
- Numerous vehicle and traffic law violations
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