Penn Yan Police arrested a Florida man following a larceny complaint in the Yates County village.
Officers were dispatched to a local business for the report of property being stolen. Upon arrival, officers spoke with staff who stated they observed Jeffrey Cruz on camera allegedly taking items from the business. According to the police department, officers located Cruz at a nearby hotel where he admitted to stealing the merchandise.
The 31-year-old Kissimmee, Florida man was taken into custody on a charge of petit larceny and was released on an appearance ticket for Penn Yan Village Court.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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