Watertown man charged in alleged theft of rare coins
Adult male was arrested in Watertown on a grand larceny charge connected to the alleged theft of rare collector coins valued at $15,000 to $20,000 from a Central Street residence.
By Caleb Mercer, ClickNNY North Country Desk
The 31 year old male, of Watertown was arrested Nov. 4 in connection with the alleged theft of rare collector coins valued at $15,000 to $20,000 from a residence on Central Street, according to Watertown police. He was charged with third-degree grand larceny, a Class D felony.
Police said Watertown man was arrested at his residence at 9:25 p.m. on a bench warrant. The alleged theft occurred Aug. 14 at Central St., and adult male was scheduled to appear in Watertown City Court on Nov. 5, according to police and court information.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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