Brooklyn Man Charged in $24K Home Depot Theft Spree

Police say the 64-year-old targeted multiple Nassau County locations before his arrest.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:56pm

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A 64-year-old Brooklyn man has been arrested and charged with third-degree grand larceny after allegedly stealing nearly $25,000 worth of merchandise from multiple Home Depot stores across Nassau County, New York over the course of a single day.

Why it matters

Retail theft is an ongoing challenge for major home improvement chains like Home Depot, with organized crime rings and repeat offenders costing the industry billions annually. This case highlights the need for heightened security measures and potential policy changes to address the growing problem.

The details

According to police, Tony Curtis entered several Home Depot locations in Nassau County on August 30th and selected items totaling approximately $24,970.15, then exited the stores without paying. Curtis was later arrested following an investigation and was arraigned on April 11th at the First District Court in Hempstead.

  • On August 30, Curtis allegedly stole from multiple Home Depot locations in Nassau County.
  • On April 11, Curtis was arraigned at the First District Court in Hempstead.

The players

Tony Curtis

A 64-year-old man from Brooklyn, New York who was arrested and charged with third-degree grand larceny for allegedly stealing nearly $25,000 worth of merchandise from Home Depot stores.

Nassau County Police Department (NCPD)

The law enforcement agency that investigated the thefts and made the arrest of Tony Curtis.

Home Depot

The major home improvement retail chain that was targeted by the alleged theft spree across multiple locations in Nassau County.

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What’s next

Curtis is scheduled to appear in court again on April 25th, where a judge will determine if he will be granted bail or held without bail pending trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for home improvement retailers to strengthen security measures and work with law enforcement to combat the growing problem of organized retail theft, which can have significant financial and public safety impacts on local communities.