Two Thieves Busted After Allegedly Stealing Necklace from Lawrence Jeweler Valued at $5,700
The Fourth Squad reports the arrest of two men for a Grand Larceny that occurred on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:50 PM in Lawrence.
According to detectives, officers responded to Kay Jewelers located at 331 Rockaway Turnpike for a larceny that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a male had fled the store with a necklace that he was trying on valued at approximately $5,700. Officers canvassed the nearby area and located the Defendant Demari Harvey, 21, of 144-27 253rd Street, Rosedale. He was placed under arrest in the vicinity of Branch Boulevard and Redwood Drive without incident.
Further investigation revealed that a second Defendant, Kymani Blake, 20, of 194-12 114th Road, St. Albans was present in the store with Defendant Harvey. He was placed under arrest without incident inside the store.
Defendants Harvey and Blake are both charged with Grand Larceny 3rd Degree. They will be arraigned on Monday, September 9, 2024 at First District Court, Hempstead.