4/9/20 Update: Thanks to public assistance investigative leads were developed resulting in the arrest of John J. VanLeuven, age 27, of Hyde Park, for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 4th degree, a class E felony, Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor, and multiple vehicle and traffic law infractions.
Do you recognize the man pictured above? State Police believe he stole a car, crashed it, and stole a cart full of groceries.
According to police, the subject was involved in a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash in the town of Hyde Park at around 6 p.m. Monday, March 30. The vehicle, a 2010 Toyota Corolla, with New York registration HBH6474, was previously reported stolen.
Police found security video at a nearby Stop & Shop, 3999 Albany Post Road, which they believe shows the same individual stealing a cart full of merchandise.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the identity or location of this person to contact them at (845) 677-7300, and to refer to case number 9504516.
subject is asked to please contact the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in SP Rhinebeck at (845) 677-7300. Please refer to case #9504516.