Amazon Delivery Driver Accused Of Stealing Packages On Long Island, Threatening Co-Worker
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BETHPAGE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- An Amazon delivery driver is facing charges on Long Island for allegedly stealing more than $5,000 worth of packages and threatening a co-worker to keep quiet.
Nassau County police said 48-year-old Edward Seyfert was taken into custody Monday at an Amazon warehouse on Grumman Road in Bethpage.
He's accused of stealing approximately $5,600 worth of merchandise, including a television and chair.
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Seyfert allegedly drove the stolen goods to his Deer Park home, and threatened a 28-year-old coworker to not tell authorities.
He was charged with grand larceny and coercion.
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