Crime & Safety
Highland Man Caught Red-Handed Stealing Restaurant's Cash: Police
Authorities said the man was on probation and has more than 20 previous arrests.
HIGHLAND, NY — An Ulster County man was arrested after being accused of stealing from a Highland restaurant.
The Town of Lloyd Police Department said Shane M. Burr, 41, of Highland, was charged Monday with third-degree burglary, a felony, and petit larceny, a misdemeanor.
Police said officers were sent to a burglary in progress Monday at the Asian Garden Restaurant on Main Street in Highland.
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A search was made, and police said they found Burr inside the restaurant stealing cash.
Burr is on probation, according to law enforcement, and has 23 prior arrests.
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He was arraigned in the Town of Lloyd Court and sent to the Ulster County Jail on $50,000 bail.
Burr is due back in court Thursday.
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