The Fourth Squad reports the arrest of two men for a Grand Larceny that occurred on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:50 PM in Lawrence.

According to detectives, officers responded to Kay Jewelers located at 331 Rockaway Turnpike for a larceny that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a male had fled the store with a necklace that he was trying on valued at approximately $5,700. Officers canvassed the nearby area and located the Defendant Demari Harvey, 21, of 144-27 253^rd Street, Rosedale. He was placed under arrest in the vicinity of Branch Boulevard and Redwood Drive without incident. Further investigation revealed that a second Defendant, Kymani Blake, 20, of 194-12 114^th Road, St. Albans was present in the store with Defendant Harvey. He was placed under arrest without incident inside the store.

Defendants Harvey and Blake are both charged with Grand Larceny 3^rd Degree. They will be arraigned on Monday, September 9, 2024 at First District Court, Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Sharpe / 4^th Squad                                                      09/08/24/2300/9581