Massena man charged in Potsdam welder theft, state police say
27 year old male of Massena, was charged with petit larceny after turning himself in at the State Police Canton station in connection with the alleged theft of a welder from a Tractor Supply store in Potsdam, state police said.
By Caleb Mercer, ClickNNY North Country Desk
A 27 year old male from Massena, was charged with petit larceny in connection with the alleged theft of a welder from Tractor Supply on U.S. Highway 11 in the Town of Potsdam, New York State Police said. The man turned himself in at the State Police Canton station on Oct. 30, was processed and released on an appearance ticket for Potsdam Town Court.
State police said an unidentified person took a Lincoln ARC welder valued at about $499.99 from the store at about 1:04 p.m. Oct. 22, went through the points of sale without paying and left in a vehicle before troopers arrived. The charge is an accusation, and the man is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Anyone with information about the alleged theft can call the State Police tip line at 315-379-0012. The case is scheduled to proceed in Potsdam Town Court at a later date.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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