Crime & Safety
Man In Medical Scrubs Who Stole Box From Driveway Charged: Police
The Hampton Bays man was arrested and charged after he stole a box with contents worth $3,000 from a driveway in Southampton, police say.
SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A man wearing medical scrubs and an identification badge who reportedly stole a box with contents worth $3,000 from a Southampton driveway has been arrested and charged, police said.
James Brandes, 57, of Hampton Bays, was arrested and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, a felony, police said. Brandes was issued an appearance ticket returnable to Southampton Village Justice Court.
On Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7:35 a.m., the man, driving a dark-colored pick-up truck, stopped in front of the residence, located in the estate section of Southampton Village, and stole the box, police said.
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