East Meadow man charged in attempted Cedarhurst burglary

An East Meadow resident was seen on camera allegedly getting into a car in Cedarhurst and stealing property on March 5 at 5:17 a.m., according to Nassau police.

Thomas E. Taylor, 53, also allegedly opened the garage door of the house with a remote found inside the vehicle, but did not take any other items, police said.

After the subsequent investigation, police found Taylor outside of 255 Lawrence Ave., in Inwood, at 2:40 p.m. that Tuesday and arrested him.

Taylor is charged with attempted burglary and petit larceny.

Taylor is charged with attempted burglary and petit larceny.

Police also found that Taylor had an open county bench warrant from an Inwood incident in February of 2018. The charges then were for criminal mischief and also petit larceny.

Taylor’s next court date is March 25. He pleaded not guilty. A temporary order of protection was issued and he is out on bail. The Legal Aid Society of Nassau County is representing him.