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Lowe’s thief arrested in North Utica

Handcuffs used during police arrest.

Suspect Arrested for Larceny at North Utica Lowe’s

**Utica, NY** – On Sunday, Utica Police responded to a report of larceny at Lowe’s in North Utica. The police were informed by store personnel that a suspect exited the store with a shopping cart containing over $1,000 worth of unpaid merchandise.

Authorities received a description of the suspect and the direction in which he fled. Officers subsequently located the individual walking on Buchanan Rd. Following a citizen stop and positive identification, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Utica Police Department.

The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Brandon Rivera with no known address, faces charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree. The investigation is ongoing to identify any additional parties involved.

Car Thief Facing Felony Charges in Newark

Delaware Man Arrested on Felony Charges

**Newark, DE** – Delaware State Police have arrested 51-year-old Elvis Cruz of Newark, Delaware, for multiple felony charges related to investigations of a stolen vehicle and a robbery.

On October 15 at approximately 9:20 a.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at Walgreens on Ogletown-Stanton Road in Newark. On October 9, a suspect broke a display case, stole merchandise, and threatened a Walgreens employee. No weapon was displayed, and nobody was harmed.

Through investigations, troopers identified Cruz as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On October 27 at around 3:32 p.m., police responded to a vehicle theft at Christiana Hospital on Ogletown-Stanton Road. Surveillance and a computer check identified Cruz, who also had a No Contact Order with the hospital.

Troopers found the stolen Toyota Corolla near Cruz’s residence and apprehended him without incident. Cruz was charged with first-degree robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, noncompliance with bond conditions, and criminal mischief under $1,000.