2 Arrested in Sears Power-Tool Theft Incident

James J. Damico, 41, and Johnny Faris Jr., 27, face charges of grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property.

The two were arrested July 14 after Sears security called Yorktown police to report a man had stolen power tools and clothing and were fleeing in a tan Lincoln Town Car.

Officers Keith Fortunato and Brian Mundy and Detective Sean Lewis stopped a car matching that description near the rear entrance of Sears at the Jefferson Valley Mall. Damico was a passenger and Faris was driving.

After an investigation at the scene, the officers alleged that Damico and Faris had taken 18 Dewalt power tools and two shirts. The total value of the items came to $4,036.37.

They were arraigned and sent to Westchester County Jail in lieu of $7,500 and $40,000 cash bail, respectively. They’re due back in court July 21.