Crime & Safety

Man Accused of Stealing $800 Worth of Cookware from Macy's

Man tried to run away from store security but he was arrested when he came back to Great Lakes Mall

A man is accused of trying to steal $800 worth of cookware from the department store in Great Lakes Mall.

Store security spotted Dino Deniro, 49, of Willoughby Hills, carrying a set of cookware from the store last week, Mentor Police Lt. Ken Gunsch said.

When security followed him to his car in the mall's parking lot, he dropped the cookware and ran away, leaving his keys in the car. However, police spotted Deniro when he came back to the mall and arrested him outside of .

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When police searched Deniro's car, they found another set of stolen cookware and clothes that they think were taken from , Gunsch said.

Deniro was charged with a felony count of theft and arraigned Monday morning in Mentor Municipal Court. Judge John Trebets set his bond at $5,000, which Deniro posted.

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If convicted of theft, Deniro could be released on probation or spend up to one year in prison.

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