The Third Squad reports the Arrest of two Queens men for Grand Larceny that occurred on multiple dates in East Garden City.

According to detectives, Teron Butcher, 29, of 165-31 145^th Ave., was employed as a Loss Prevention Agent at Bloomingdale’s, located at 630 Old Country Rd. While at work, Butcher manipulated cameras to allow Kenneth John, 30, of 134-26 161^st St. to enter and remain in the store after hours undetected. Kenneth John was also employed at Bloomingdale’s as a Loss Prevention Agent.

On September 22^nd, after being notified by defendant Butcher that surveillance cameras had been altered, defendant John and a second male subject (not yet apprehended) removed assorted merchandise.

A thorough investigation revealed the defendants were responsible for multiple larcenies on multiple dates over the course of a year. The merchandise stolen is valued in excess of $260,000.

Defendant Butcher is being charged with three (3) counts of Burglary 3^rd Degree, Grand Larceny 2^nd Degree and Grand Larceny 3^rd Degree.

Defendant John is being charged with three (3) counts of Burglary in the 3^rd Degree, Grand Larceny 2^nd Degree and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3^rd Degree.

Both defendants will be arraigned on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at First District Court, Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Lopez/3^rd Squad                                 10/02/19/0400/8751