Cops: Merrick Man Stole $17K from Friend

A Merrick man was charged Wednesday with stealing thousands of dollars using a friend’s debit card, according to Nassau County Police.

Matthew Leone, 32, took a debit card from a 68-year-old male acquaintance, cops said. Between January and March, Leone made several withdrawals worth a total of $17,000 from the victim’s account, police said.

Detectives investigated the thefts and charged Leone with third-degree grand larceny. He will be charged Thursday at First District Court in Hempstead.

Photo via NCPD

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