SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER CIVILIAN STABBED WHILE INTERVENING IN A SHOPLIFTING INCIDENT
- The NY Pulse
- Nov 18
- 2 min read
Press Release
On November 17, 2025, at approximately 9:57 a.m., New York State Police members responded to Centre Drive in the town of Plattsburgh for a report of an individual who had been stabbed while attempting to detain a shoplifter from Runnings.
A preliminary investigation determined that a male entered Runnings on Centre Drive and filled a shopping cart full of tools, described by witnesses as being of significant value. As a civilian was checking out, they observed the male pushing the cart past all points of purchase without paying. The civilian notified an employee; however, due to store policy, employees are not permitted to pursue suspected shoplifters. The civilian then approached the male suspect on their own.
The suspect exited the store and fled on foot with the stolen merchandise. The civilian pursued the suspect and caught up to him, leading to a physical altercation. A second civilian driving by stopped to assist. During the struggle, the suspect displayed a knife and stabbed the first civilian in the leg, causing a laceration.
The suspect fled the scene. Both civilians remained on scene until law enforcement and EMS arrived. A tourniquet was applied to the victim’s leg, and the victim was transported to CVPH for non-life-threatening injuries.
Further investigation identified the suspect as Dylan M. Blake, age 25, of Plattsburgh, NY, a NYS parolee, who has recently been arrested for stealing a motorcycle, unlawfully fleeing a police officer, and other various charges. New York State Police members actively searched for Blake.
On November 18, 2025, Blake was located, arrested, and transported to SP Plattsburgh for processing. He was charged with Robbery in the First Degree. Blake will be arraigned in the Town of Plattsburgh Court, and the Clinton County District Attorney’s Office recommended he be remanded to the Clinton County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash, $50,000 bond, or a $100,000 partially secured bond.
The New York State Police would like to thank the courageous civilians who assisted during this incident. However, we remind the public not to approach or attempt to detain individuals suspected of committing crimes. Suspects may be armed or violent, and confronting them can result in serious injury. If you witness a crime, contact law enforcement immediately.
The New York State Police were assisted by the Clinton County Sheriff's Department.
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