Crime & Safety
Man Shoplifts Computer, 2 Vacuums From BJ's
A four-month investigation identified the man as the alleged shoplifter.
WAPPINGER, NY — A Poughkeepsie man was arrested after being accused of stealing from a warehouse store. State police said Michael A. Horowitz, 27, of Poughkeepsie, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, a felony.
Troopers responded to BJ's Wholesale Store on Route 9 in the Town of Wappinger in May of 2018 for a report of a theft.
Police said two vacuums and a Dell desktop computer were stolen, with the cash value of $1,599.99.
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After a four-month investigation, Horowitz was positively identified as the suspect, police said, and he was arrested.
Horowitz was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Wappinger Court Oct. 4.
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