Third Squad Detectives report the arrests of three (3) Brooklyn individuals for a Grand Larceny that occurred on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 6:50 pm in East Garden City.
According to detectives, three (3) subjects entered Macys located at 630 Old Country Road and proceeded to conceal 67 pieces of merchandise inside bags and a stroller. Amparo Tipanta Tipantuna, 43, had her two (2) juvenile children (ages 13,10) with her. Brayan Callatasig Guanotasig, 21, and Katherine Pila Tipantuna, 25, had their juvenile child, 3, with them.
All of the juveniles were active participants in concealing the merchandise. The three (3) subjects exited the store without making a payment for the merchandise and were stopped by store security. The subjects were arrested without incident. The juveniles were released to a relative.
All defendants are charged with Grand Larceny, three (3) counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Solicitation 3rd Degree. Defendant K. Tipantuna has an additional charge of Possession of Burglar Tools. Defendant Guanotasig has an additional charge of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th Degree.
They will all be arraigned on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at First district Court, Hempstead.