Crime & Safety
Cortlandt Man Accused Of Breaking Into Car Dealership
Police said the man caused damage to the dealership and stole more than $3,000 worth of items.
YORKTOWN, NY — A Cortlandt Manor man was accused of burglarizing and damaging a car dealership.
The Yorktown Police Department said Jesus Gonzalez, 55, of Cortlandt Manor, was charged with third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal mischief and third-degree grand larceny, all felonies.
Police said, around 6:30 a.m. Monday, an officer responded to Curry Honda at 3845 Crompond Road about a burglary that had occurred in the past.
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After an investigation, Gonzalez was identified as a suspect and voluntarily appeared at police headquarters.
It was determined Gonzalez illegally entered the dealership and caused damage in excess of $1,500 to a door frame and lock, police said. He also stole multiple items from the business, having a value of more than $3,000, according to authorities.
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He was arrested and charged with the felonies.
Gonzales was sent to the Westchester County Jail and is scheduled to return to the Yorktown Justice Court Oct. 21.
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