3 Arrested Following Multi-Day Retail Larceny Investigation at Lowe’s

The NY Pulse
4 days ago
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The New Hartford Police Department has arrested three individuals following an investigation into multiple retail larcenies that occurred at the Lowe’s Home Improvement store located at 4699 Middle Settlement Road.

On March 23, 2026, officers responded to Lowe’s for a report of several thefts occurring over multiple days. An investigation determined that a male suspect entered the store on several occasions and stole power tools by concealing them in a reusable shopping bag before exiting without paying.

After a review of surveillance footage, investigative databases, and follow-up interviews, officers identified those involved and determined that the incidents occurred on March 18, March 19, March 21, and March 24, 2026. The total value of the stolen merchandise was approximately $1,120.

The investigation further revealed that stolen items were pawned and resold locally, police were able to recover several of the stolen tools during the course of the investigation. The case was thoroughly investigated by the New Hartford Police Officers, whose efforts led to the identification of the involved parties and the recovery of stolen property.

As a result, the following individuals were arrested and charged:

ARRESTED:

William Miller, age 62, of New Hartford.

• Charge: NYS PL 155.30- Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree (Class E Felony)

Warren Jones, age 60, of New Hartford.

• Charge: NYS PL 155.25- Petit Larceny (Class A Misdemeanor)

Lauren Lopez, age 47, of Utica.

• Charge: NYS PL 165.40-Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)

All three individuals voluntarily surrendered themselves to the New Hartford Police Department, were processed, and released on Appearance Tickets returnable to the Town of New Hartford Criminal Court at a later date.

The New Hartford Police Department continues to collaborate closely with regional loss prevention partners through the Department’s area loss prevention coalition to address all forms of retail theft—particularly coordinated, organized theft rings and illegal pawn operations.