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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Cayuga County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two people in connection to a burglary and car theft that happened in the Town of Throop at about 3:50 AM Saturday.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York announced the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to stop a surge in smartphone thefts.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Two Syracuse teens are charged with grand larceny for stealing electronics and other items from the Wal-Mart in the Town of Granby.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A former town supervisor in northern New York has admitted embezzling almost $35,000 and then trying to cover up the theft.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  A woman who had her purse stolen off her arm outside of Coppertop restaurant chased down and cornered the suspect until police arrived.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Manlius Police warn of multiple larcenies from cars and garages at night over the last week around the village.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  After 16 months of being under a cloud of suspicion, Murbro Parking has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing.

Monday, May 13, 2013  New York state's attorney general is asking smartphone makers to do more to protect consumers from violent street crimes known as "Apple picking," or cell phone thefts.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  New York Sen. Charles Schumer is proposing legislation targeting thieves who strip and sell copper and other metal from homes and businesses.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Dewitt Police are investigating a string of burglaries over the last two weeks.

Friday, April 26, 2013  If you were a patient at Upstate University Hospital, your personal information may have been compromised.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A Rochester woman is accused of using another person’s identity to open a loan and buy a car.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  It's a chance to see country music sensations Billy Currington, Uncle Kracker, Love & Theft, Kellie Pickler and more. If you like country music and live in Central New York, block out July 12 through July 14 and bring your cowboy boots for NY Country Jam at the Fairgrounds.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Monday night, our panel of experts will answer your questions about tax preparation and identity theft.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A Jefferson County woman is accused of stealing her grandmother's identity. State Police say Rebecca Keegan, 27, racked up a $3653.87 bill at area businesses last summer, forging her grandmother's signature on personal checks and using her stolen credit card.