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Fair Police: Merrick man arrested for grand larceny
Authorities allege cleaning company owner stole from client's home
Nassau County Police recently arrested Walter Lester, 58, of Merrick, and charged him with grand larceny. Police allege that Lester, a co-owner of H&W Home Cleaning on Merrick Avenue in Merrick, stole $10,000 to $15,000 worth of jewelry from one of his clients.
First Squad detectives investigated Lester after a call from the client. According to authorities, the victim, an 84-year-old Merrick resident, contacted H&W Home Cleaning to clean her home. Lester arrived with a partner at the victim’s house on Sept. 1. Upon completion of the job, the victim noticed that jewelry was missing from her home.
Police said Lester returned on Sept. 8 to the victim’s home to clean the house, and once again she noticed that jewelry was missing.
After an investigation, police arrested Lester on Sept. 28. He was provided with a legal aid attorney, who cannot, as a rule, comment on the case.
Police urge any residents who have used the services of H&W Home Cleaning, and may have noticed any missing items, to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
