The Fourth Squad reports on the arrest of a Queens man for a robbery that occurred on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 1:45 AM in Cedarhurst.
According to Detectives, defendant Robert Bascom, 59 of 10-11 Nameoke Street did enter the premise of a residence located on West Broadway and stole a backpack containing multiple items and US Currency that was left on the front foyer before fleeing the scene. An investigation was conducted, and a description of the subject was ascertained.
At approximately 10:12 PM Officers observed defendant Robert Bascom walking near the intersection of Central Avenue and Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence and placed him under arrest without incident.
Defendant Robert Bascom is charged with Burglary 2nd degree and Petit Larceny. He will be arraigned on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at First District Court, located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead.