Queens man charged in thefts, violating mask law in North Lawrence

Between July 20 and Sept. 11, a Queens man, who also is seen violating Nassau County’s mask law, according to police, allegedly robbed three stores, including Marshalls three times.

William Foster, 44, of Beach Channel Drive, was arrested on Sept. 11 for allegedly stealing merchandise from the Marshalls on Rockaway Turnpike. Foster was also found with a white powdery substance considered to be cocaine, police said.

Though the subsequent investigation, police uncovered that Foster could also be responsible for alleged thefts on July 20 at Marshalls, Aug. 4 at DSW, Aug. 16 at Marshalls and Aug. 24 at Burlington Coat Factory. All at the Bay Harbour Mall on Rockaway Turnpike.

During the Aug. 24 incident, Foster allegedly showed a handgun to a store employee before leaving the store, police said.

He is charged with robbery, criminal possession of a criminal substance, grand larceny, violation of the mask act and three counts of petit larceny.

Foster also had an open Bench Warrant in Nassau County. Arraigned Sept. 12, his next court date is Sept. 16. Foster is represented by Danielle Marie Papa.