News Channel 9: On The Lookout

Caught: Narcotics suspect: Fugitive of the Week

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:52:00 GMT

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - The fugitive we profiled one week ago today has turned himself in to Deputy U.S. Marshals.

Relatives told Telace Daniels he was featured as the Fugitive of the Week and helped to convince him to give himself up. He's been booked for violating his federal probation on a narcotics conspiracy charge.

This brings the total number of arrests to 112 from our On The Lookout feature. Click here to find out other suspects police are looking for.

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - We're adding another face to the list of suspects to be “On the Lookout” for, and the Fugitive Task Force thinks neighbors on Syracuse’s North Side may be able to help with his arrest.

Telace Daniels, 23, is wanted for violating his federal probation on a narcotics conspiracy charge. Deputy U.S. Marshals say he hasn't been showing up for his probation appointments and he may be dealing drugs again.

He's now a suspect in a drug investigation that took place two months ago, in the 300 block of Richmond Avenue in Syracuse.

Chris Amoia, with the Fugitive Task Force, says, “With his history, he's going to be a repeat offender.” “No matter which way you look at it, we're making this a priority to get him off the streets,” Amoia said.

Telace Daniels is 5’ 11” and weighs 195 pounds with a medium build. Investigators say he has some addresses on the North Side and some old addresses on the West Side. “I don't think he's going to be too hard to find. He's got some people we don't know about that we believe has allowed him to stay with him,” Amoia said.

If you can provide some names, better yet, an address where he may be hiding out, the Fugitive Task Force would appreciate your phone call.

You can call the tip line at 473-7625. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you don't have to leave your name.

Caught: Fugitive of the Week

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:10:25 GMT

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – A woman wanted for stealing a Fort Drum soldier’s truck, along with checks and someone else's credit card was picked up Wednesday night in New York City, authorities said.

Lynnette Knudsen was allegedly living with a man in Queens, who had become suspicious after she claimed she needed to get her father's death certificate.

When the man called a relative in central New York, he learned Knudsen's father wasn’t dead and she was wanted by state police. The relative directed him to OnTheLookout.net, and he called the Fugitive Task force.

Knudsen was arrested in Queens Wednesday night and was being held in the Jefferson County Jail Thursday on a grand larceny charge.

She's facing charges in DeWitt as well.

To see more suspects, go to onthelookout.net.

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - She is someone who viewers have helped catch before. The latest “Fugitive of the Week” suspect is wanted again or scamming another hotel and skipping court.

Last year, Lynnette Knudsen was catch number 38, for the onthelookout.net site. She was arrested at a hotel in Weedsport, after a hotel clerk saw her photo on The Morning News. At the time, Knudsen was wanted for stealing a Fort Drum’s soldier’s truck, checks, and someone else's credit card. She checked into the Days Inn with a fake name, claiming to be a doctor with no way to pay because all of her identification was stolen.

After her arrest, Knudsen did spend some time in jail. After her release, it didn't take long for new charges to surface.

Police say there are two warrants for her arrest “She's very good at conning people into believing her tales of woe. She tells people she's lost her purse or that it's been stolen and convinces them to give her money.”

Police say after giving a sob story to folks at a DeWitt hotel, they let her stay for the night. She promised she would pay as soon as she could. When the hotel got stiffed on the bill, Knudsen was arrested and issued an appearance ticket. She failed to appear in court.

Police say she’s always been in the Fulton or Syracuse area. “We believe she's still in this area, she may be conning someone else.”

Lynnette Knudsen is 5’ 5” and has green eyes and tattoos; one of a sun on her lower back, and another tattoo on the back of her neck.

If you can turn her in, give the Fugitive Task Force tip line a call at 473-7625.

Caught On Tape: Cicero shoplifter

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:16:59 GMT

Cicero (WSYR –TV) - Cicero police are asking you to be on the lookout for a suspected shoplifter.

Police say the suspect walked into Burlington Coat Factory and walked out with two big bags filled with clothes he didn't pay for. Security caught up with him in the parking lot, where the suspect dropped everything and ran.

The suspect is described as a black male and may be in his mid-twenties and he was wearing a blue and white striped shirt.

If you recognize the man caught on the store security camera, give Cicero police investigator Jim Meyers a call at 699-3677 extension 18.

Fugitive of the Week: Ernest Clark, Assaulted an Officer

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - Syracuse Police are On The Lookout for a man accused of assaulting an officer on October 26th. He's the fugitive of the week, and police are asking for your help in tracking him down. Ernest Clark was a passenger in a car they stopped, around one in the morning, on South Geddes Street.

Syracuse police say it was a routine traffic stop, until they spotted drugs in the car, and did a pat down search. Clark resisted, and punched an officer with a closed fist. Clark got away from police and he has managed to aviod detection for weeks.

“Obviously, this incident happening with him fleeing from police, he obviously knows he's wanted by police. Police have talked to his family and certainly everything becomes heightened when you have someone on the run and who is wanted by police after assaulting an officer,” said Sgt. John Savage.

Ernest Junious Clark is wanted for criminal possession of a controlled substance, escape and resisting arrest. He's six feet tall and 220 pounds.

If you have any information you can call the Syracuse Police Warrant Squad, at 442-5230.

Syracuse teens indicted in pawn shop robbery

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:05:45 GMT

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - An Onondaga County Grand Jury Friday indicted four Syracuse teens accused of robbing a North Side pawn shop.

Lonnie Hoyrd, 14; Stephon Johnson, 15, William Johnson, 16, and Jacorey Richardson, 17, all are facing robbery charges.

The Syracuse teens are accused of holding up the New York Valuables pawn shop on Wolf Street back in September.

All four teenagers are being prosecuted as adults due to the violent nature of the robbery that was caught on video surveillance cameras

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) – Syracuse police say they’ve arrested the final suspect in the robbery of a Wolf Street pawn shop and beating of an employee. Police have been looking for the 16-year-old suspect for 12 days.

Syracuse police say William Johnson, of 322 Hatch St., is charged with felony robbery.

Before Johnson's arrest, a 14-year-old boy turned himself in and two others were arrested in their homes.

All have been charged with felony robbery.

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - Two more people allegedly involved in the caught on tape beating of an employee at a Syracuse pawn shop have been arrested. A 17-year-old and 15-year-old are charged with assault and robbery.

Syracuse Police say 17-year-old Jacorey Richardson of Midland Avenue is facing assault and robbery charges. Police say he punched the 18-year-old attendant at New York Valuables on Wolf Street Friday.

A 15-year-old is charged with robbery. His name was not released due to his age.

A 14-year-old boy turned himself in to police Wednesday, confessing to taking part in the beating of the employee.

A fourth suspect is still being sought by Syracuse Police.

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - A 14-year-old boy has turned himself in to police Wednesday, confessing to taking part in the beating of an employee at a Syracuse pawn shop during a robbery last week.

The teen was one of four suspects who beat an 18-year-old attendant at New York Valuables on Wolf Street Friday before running off with some cash and merchandise, according to police.

Police say the teen's family members recognized him immediately from store surveillance video we aired on our station. They then convinced the boy to turn himself in.

Investigators now hope the three others who took part in this robbery will follow suit. They say they have good information about who these boys might be, and are especially eager to track them down, given the violent nature of this crime.

“This was really a violent attack,” says Syracuse Police Sgt. Tom Connellan. “This was an unprovoked attack on the store clerk who was in there doing his job and the suspects came in, beat him to the ground, hit him over the head and body with a stool and kicked and stomped him while he was on the ground, and then stole money and cell phones out of the store.”

Syracuse police say the three remaining suspects are also believed to be in their teens.

Police would not release the 14-year-old's name because he is a minor. They say he is being held at the Hillbrook Detention Center.

Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - A group of men attacked a north side pawn shop attendant and stole seven cell phones and some cash Friday, according to police.

Syracuse police say an 18-year-old employee of New York Valuables on Wolf Street came out from behind the counter to help the four men who walked into the store, but after talking to the men for several minutes, one punched him in the face.

The suspects continued to kick the employee and hit him at least twice with a wooden stool.

Syracuse Police say the teen is still badly bruised after the robbery on Friday. They say he is going to recover, but he is quite shaken after what happened.

John Bellavia, the owner of New York Valuables, thinks that the suspects were the same group who recently stole money from him. “We didn't put this store here so that people take advantage of us. They definitely shouldn't have done that,” Bellavia said.

The Syracuse Police Department is hopeful that the security camera footage will help them catch the suspects. “With these new pictures we're hopeful we'll be able to capture these guys and charge them not only with this crime, but maybe we can get them charged with the first crime, where they came in and stole some money,” Sergeant Tom Connellan said.

If you have any information about the incident, call Syracuse police at 442-5222.

Suspect wanted for Dick’s Larceny: On the Lookout

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:56:03 GMT

Aurelius, Cayuga Co. (WSYR-TV) – Sheriff’s Deputies have released photos and video of the suspect they believe stole approximately 10 North Face jackets from the Dick’s Sporting Goods store from Aurelius, in Cayuga County.

Investigators say the incident took place around 6pm on October 29. Police say the suspect entered the store, removed approximately 10 North Face jackets from racks and exited without paying for the jackets. Sheriff’s Deputies estimate the value at over $1,000.

Authorities say the same suspect entered the store again on November 4^th at approximately the same time and began to look at North Face jackets again. Investigators say the store employees warded him off and the subject left the store without incident.

The suspect was seen leaving in a silver-colored sporty sedan.

Cayuga County Sheriff’s Deputies are looking to identify the man, and are asking you to review the video and still photos.

Any tips can be made by calling the investigator in charge of the case at 253-1132 or by going to www.cayugacrime.com.

Credit card stolen while in church: On the Lookout

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:15:50 GMT

DeWitt (WSYR-TV) – DeWitt Police are asking the public to help them find two suspects who are accused of stealing a credit card from a victim while they were in church.

The theft of the Bank of America Visa card took place at the First Unitarian Universalist Church on Waring Road in DeWitt. The victim noticed her card was missing on April 26th.

Police have identified two suspects who are believed to be behind the theft. Police say the victim noticed that her card was missing, and over $800 in unauthorized charges were made to her account.

Police say her card was used to make nearly $225 in unauthorized charges at Radio Shack, $118 dollars at EB Games and $545 dollars at Finish Line, all on Erie Blvd. East.

The first suspect is described as a black male, stocky build, approximately 5’ 7” tall and weighing anywhere between 220 and 250 pounds.

The second suspect is a light-skinned black female, 5’ 6” tall, with an average build.

Anyone who can identify the suspects is asked to call DeWitt Police at 315-439-9296.

Police: Solvay Bank robber targeting banks nationwide

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:18:12 GMT

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – The FBI, along with Syracuse Police, will hold a news conference late today to release more information about a serial bank robber believed to have targeted nine banks nationwide, including a Solvay Bank in Syracuse.

The FBI released six photos of the suspect targeting banks in Syracuse, Atlanta, Birmingham, Alabama, and Little Rock, Arkansas.

The suspect has been dubbed the “Grandpa Bandit” by America’s Most Wanted. He’s a white male, between 50-60 years old, is between 5’ 8” and 6’ 2” tall, weighs around 230 pounds, and is balding.

The FBI says the suspect typically enters the bank, approaches the teller counter, and hands the teller a note demanding money. They say the man may also gesture to indicate that he has a weapon. After the teller hands him the money, the suspect leaves the bank on foot.

The FBI says the suspect is believed to be responsible for the following robberies:

April 10: Houston, Texas
April 29: Atlanta, Georgia
May 29: Roanoke, Virginia
July 3: Little Rock, Arkansas
July 24: Dallas, Texas
August 21: Birmingham, Alabama
September 22: Syracuse, New York
October 2: Atlanta, Georgia
October 16: Tallahassee, Florida

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Anyone with information may contact the Syracuse Office of the FBI at (315) 422-0141 or the Syracuse Police Department (315) 442-5222.

Caught: Suspects in rash of Cicero car break-ins

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:22:05 GMT

Cicero (WSYR-TV) - Cicero Police have arrested two suspects accused of breaking car windows to steal from cars in parking lots.

Police say they received a call from a couple who spotted the suspects' vehicle in the DeWitt Wegmans parking lot; from there, police were able to track down the name of the car's owner, and started their search for the suspects.

Wednesday, the Cicero Police were called to the Cobblestone Square Apartments regarding a suspicious vehicle and two suspicious males walking in the parking lots.

An officer arrived within one minute of receiving the complaint. He located the vehicle -- a white Buick with no hubcaps -- and subjects trying to drive away. They were identified as Jesse Jimenez and Thomas Jimenez, and together with their car were recognized as the wanted persons in the car break-ins that occurred Saturday night.

Both subjects were arrested for possession of burglary tools and petit larceny. Both admitted to the car break-ins over the weekend that occurred at Wal-Mart, Target, Copper Top, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

Additional charges will be lodged, pending further investigation.

Cicero (WSYR-TV) - Cicero police are asking you to be On the Lookout for thieves who are smashing car windows to get at your stuff. While thefts from unlocked cars are common, this is the first time in a long time Cicero police have seen this many cars damaged within a few blocks of each other.

First, Cicero police want to alert neighbors about thefts from unlocked cars over the weekend, in areas west of Route 11 on Crabtree Lane and Route 31. This is an easy one to prevent: Don't leave valuables in your car, and lock up at night.

The smash-and-grab thefts all happened over the weekend in store parking lots in the East Circle Drive area, including Target, Wal-Mart, Buffalo Wild Wings, and the Coppertop Tavern – and the suspects were Caught on Tape.

One surveillance video shows two men in a white car, cruising into the Target store parking lot in Cicero Saturday night. Police say they were there to do some shopping -- but not inside the store. Instead, they did some window shopping in the parking lot.

“In watching this Target store video, you can see how they looked at 30 different cars before they picked one to break into. I would assume they were looking to see what was inside. They don't want to draw attention and smash windows when they don't see an item they may want,” says Cicero Police Investigator James Meyers.

“This was a big night. They hit a lot of cars, a lot of merchandise and a lot of people's property from these cars,” Meyers says.

Police believe the getaway car may be a 2000 to 2006 model Buick Century, and it’s missing hubcaps.

Police are unable to make out the license plate from the video.

If you have any information to solve this case, you're asked to call Meyers at 699-3677, ext. 18.

Caught: Liquor Store Larceny, Caught on Tape

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:32:41 GMT

Solvay (WSYR-TV) – An anonymous onthelookout.net user gave Solvay Police the information they needed to catch a thief accused of stealing vodka from a Charles Avenue liquor store.

The anonymous caller identified the man seen on the security footage as 35-year old John Besaw. Besaw is charged with the theft of a bottle of vodka on August 22 at about 7:45 p.m.

Besaw is being held in the Justice Center on multiple charges from other police agencies throughout the county.

Besaw was previously arrested in September for a police car and foot-chase that started in the City of Syracuse and ended in Auburn. That chase started with Besaw in a stolen car on Syracuse's near west side. He led police along I-690 and I-695, exited onto Route 5 in Elbridge, crossed into Cayuga County and through the City of Auburn – where he drove the car off the road and into some brush. At that point, Besaw got out of the car and ran. He was quickly tracked down and placed under arrest.

Solvay (WSYR-TV) - Solvay Police are searching for a man who was caught on tape stealing a bottle of vodka from a liquor store on Charles Avenue.

The while male stole the vodka on August 22 at about 7:45 p.m. He is described as about 6-feet tall, 180 pounds, and he drove away in a brown Buick station wagon.

Solvay Police are asking for your help to catch this man. If you have information they would like you to call 468-2510 or leave your tip online.

Two men wanted by police: Fugitives of the Week | 1st Caught Wed.

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:52:56 GMT

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – A man accused of ripping off his supervisor is in custody as of 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. State police are still on the lookout for the other fugitive of the week, accused of taking advantage of a woman he met on the internet.

Toriano King was taken into custody at the Macy’s store at Shoppingtown Mall in DeWitt. King was working the stockroom at the store and claimed he didn’t know anything about the allegations. He is accused of stealing a check from the checkbook of his supervisor when he worked at a business in Baldwinsville.

Police are once again crediting NewsChannel 9 for helping them track him down.

State Police are also on the lookout for Matthew Gallup. Police say he met his victim on the internet, got an invitation to her home, and helped himself to her car and her credit card. He is accused of using the card at a Mobil gas station on James Street.

Lysander (WSYR-TV) - State Police say one man ripped off an office supervisor and the other suspect took advantage of a woman he met on the internet.

Toriano King has an extensive criminal past that includes assault, harassment and drug charges. According to State Police, a temporary employment agency placed him in an office in Van Buren, where he ripped off his supervisor.

When the supervisor wasn't around, King allegedly went into her purse and stole a check from the middle of her checkbook.

Norm Ashbarry, State Police Warrant Squad investigator, says it’s a common practice - not only with checks, but also with credit cards. "If a wallet is stolen, sometimes one credit card from the middle of several is taken, so when the wallet is recovered the person doesn't notice it right away.”

Police say after King forged a $300 check, he disappeared. He's lived on West Onondaga, Gifford and Sheridan Streets in Syracuse, and he has connections in Troy. He's 5’ 9” and weighs 200 pounds and also goes by the name Jefferson Tito.

State Police are also on the lookout for Matthew Gallup. Police say he met his victim on the internet, got an invitation to her home, and helped himself to her car and her credit card.

Surveillance video at a Mobil gas station on James Street shows one of the stops he made where he allegedly used the card.

”We have no reason to believe he's not living in Syracuse. He bounces around a lot and goes from friend to friend and steals from friends and acquaintances,” says Ashbarry.

Matthew Gallup's last known address was James Street in Syracuse. He's 5’ 8” and about 225 pounds. He has a tattoo on his left wrist that says 'Lil Matt'.

If you can help police catch these two wanted suspects, call the Fugitive Task Force tip line at 473-7625.

State police investigating burglary in Cato

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:23:48 GMT

Auburn (WSYR-TV) - State police in Auburn need you to be On the Lookout after a break-in in Cato.

Troopers say Hayward Baker Incorporated, just off Route 34 at Drumlin Drive, was vandalized, and several tools were taken, including a pressure washer and diesel generator.

Police believe the break-in happened sometime over the weekend.

Anyone with information about the break-in and theft can call state police at 255-2767.

Fugitive of the Week: Aikeem Hudgins

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - Police say the latest Fugitive of the Week violated his probation on an assault charge, and they believe he’s also connected to a recent and even more violent crime.

Syracuse police believe his capture will close the books on an unsolved south side shooting.

It was more than a year ago when a neighbor on Cannon Street asking two men about the gunfire he heard unexpectedly met the Fugitive of the Week. Aikeem Hudgins and the man he was with apparently didn't like being questioned; police say the two assaulted the man.

Hudgins was charged with assault and placed on probation, but has not followed probation rules.

It’s just one of the reasons police are on the lookout for him.

They also want to question Hudgins about a shooting that took place last month; the victim was shot in the leg.

Police say Hudgins has had numerous arrests in the past, and was given the opportunity for probation instead of incarceration. “He chose not to follow the rules, so incarceration may be the best bet for him,” said Sgt. Bob Conely with the Fugitive Task Force.

Hudgins is known to frequent Syracuse's south side. He's 5’ 6” and weighs 130 pounds.

Police have spoken to his family and while they've seen him come and go, they haven't been able to provide an address for him.

If you have any information about Hudgins' whereabouts, you can call the Fugitive Task Force tip line at 473-7625. You don't have to leave your name.

Caught on Tape: Suspects steal clothes from store

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:32:05 GMT

DeWitt (WSYR-TV) – DeWitt police are On The Lookout for three women who they say stole over $500 worth of clothes from the JC Penney store at ShoppingTown Mall Friday night.

Police say the women stole the clothes at about 8:45 p.m. Friday.

Anyone with information about the suspects can call DeWitt police at 446-6262 or email tips@townofdewitt.com

Fugitive of the Week: Antonio Scavone, parole violator

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - The fugitive task force is hoping to get a lot of calls on possible locations for the fugitive of the week.

Antonio Scavone Is a man with a violent past and a history of drug use, and Police are asking for your help to catch him.

Scavone served time in prison for attempted robbery. He wasn't out of for very long before a warrant was issued for violating the conditions of his parole.

Joe Ciciarelli, Fugitive Task Force Supervisor, says “He has no means of support. He may fall back into the situation where he may attack somebody to get money”

That is exactly what he did in 2007 when he broke into a home on valley drive and hurt his victim with a pair of scissors.

“We look at Mr. Scavone as being a danger because of his prior history. It concerns us because we don't know what he's now doing,” Ciciarelli said.

Scavone was at the Rescue Mission and he's known to frequent Syracuse's north side, especially Butternut Street.

“Since we have no viable address right now, we need the viewer's help,” Ciciarelli said. “We have a certain amount of people covering a wide area, and without the help of your viewers, some of these people might never have been brought to justice.”

Scavone also goes by the name Tony Colon, and "Stiffy." he's six-two, 230 pounds has brown eyes and black hair.

His arrest record shows 16 prior arrests including four violent felony arrests. They really want to find Scavone, and they need your help. They'll be manning the tip line and you can call right now at 473-7625

Suspect wanted for Blockbuster theft: On The Lookout

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:35:46 GMT

Manlius, New York (WSYR-TV) - Manlius Police are hoping you’ll recognize the man in these surveillance photos. He is wanted for questioning about a larceny from Blockbuster Video at Towne Center in Fayetteville Thursday, October 1, around 5:30 p.m.

Police describe the man as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 5’10” tall, and a shaved or bald head. He is wearing a blue, long-sleeve UnderArmour shirt in the photos.

If anyone has information, they are asked to contact the Manlius Police Department at 682-2212.

Caught: Christopher Liddle

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:10:52 GMT

Auburn (WSYR-TV) – Auburn police have arrested the Fugitive of the Week featured Tuesday morning on NewsChannel 9.

Auburn police located Christopher Liddle, 21, at a Barber Street home in Auburn at about 7:45pm Thursday and took him into custody.

Police went to Liddle’s Cottage Street home to arrest him on burglary and petit larceny charges the morning of September 9th; when police spotted him on the porch of the home, he took off.

Liddle faces two counts of resisting arrest, in addition to the two original charges.

Auburn (WSYR-TV) - Auburn Police Detectives are asking folks to be on the lookout for an Auburn man wanted on an arrest warrant for burglary and petit larceny.

On the morning of Wednesday September 9th, Auburn police were looking to arrest 21-year-old Christopher Michael Liddle on a burglary and larceny warrant. They spotted him on the porch of his Cottage Street home when he took off.

Christopher Michael Liddle is a 21-year-old white male, 5'7" and weighs 140lbs. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

It is believed he is still in the Auburn area jumping between parents and friends houses.

The Auburn Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with determining the whereabouts of Liddle. Police are requesting anyone with information to contact the Auburn Police Department at 253-3231.

Your calls can remain anonymous.

Syracuse police respond to robberies near SU campus

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:25:00 GMT

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – Syracuse police are On The Lookout -- and want students to be as well -- after five armed robberies on the SU hill in just the past month.

The first happened September 7th, and there have been two this week, including one Wednesday night at around 8:30 on Lancaster Avenue.

John Morrow, who was the victim in the robbery, says since the incident, he doesn't feel safe -- even in his own home.

“Ever since it happened, my stomach won't unclench,” Morrow says. “One guy came across to my right so I couldn't move any further, and another guy came here and pulled a gun up to my chest.”

Only after Morrow saw the gun did he realize what was happening.

“I put my hands up, and then the other guy riffled through my pockets and took all my stuff,” Morrow says.

Morrow was robbed at the 900 block of Lancaster Street; it was dark, where street lamps only light certain portions of the neighborhood.

Other students are learning from what happened, and are playing it safe by boarding the free shuttle offered by the Department of Public Safety.

Police believe the five armed robberies are related after all the victims gave similar descriptions of the men, who are described as being around six feet tall, in their 20s and wearing dark hooded sweatshirts during the robberies.

Syracuse police have stepped up their presence in those neighborhoods and are asking anyone with information about the robberies to give them a call at 442-5222.

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Caught: Alisa Hudson

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:51:44 GMT

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - She was profiled on NewsChannel 9 last week for welfare fraud, and now, Alisa Hudson has turned herself in.

Syracuse police have been searching for Hudson for around two weeks now. She was booked on the charges Monday morning and is being held at the Justice Center.

Isaac Anthony, who was also profiled last week, is still at large.

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – One is a suspected home invader, with a lengthy criminal record. The other is a suspected welfare cheat. Syracuse police are On The Lookout for not one, but two Fugitives of the Week.

Alisa Hudson has family and friends in the Syracuse area who have told police they haven't seen or heard from her in a while. She's 4’9”, weighs 110 pounds, and she's wanted on a warrant for welfare fraud.

Police say she’s wanted for filing for welfare benefits in which she supplied some false information.

She's also given false addresses; police have checked a number of them.

Isaac Anthony is wanted on felony charges of criminal trespass and criminal mischief. Police say he broke into a home on Marvin Road off Valley Drive in May, and came face-to-face with the homeowner.

Police say he has an extensive criminal history, with numerous arrests.

Anthony is 24 years old; he's 5’10”, 190 pounds and has a medium build.

If you have any information on either fugitive, call the Syracuse Police Warrant Squad at 442-5230. You can call any time, and you don't have to leave your name.

Case Closed: stolen helmet has been returned

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:43:57 GMT

North Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - Cicero Police say they received several tips after we posted this photo on our web site.

After they followed up on a tip on a possible suspect, Police say soon the helmet was anonymously returned. The shop owners are happy to have the helmet back.

Cicero Police say the case is now closed.

North Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - A man stuffed a KBC motorcycle helmet under his shirt and stole it from Micro Bore Inc. on 6041 East Taft Road, in North Syracuse, on Monday, September 14.

The store’s security cameras took these photos of the suspect, and the store is working with Town of Cicero Police to try and catch him. They ask that anyone with information on the man or the helmet call Town of Cicero Police, or Micro Bore Inc.

Investigator James Meyers, Town of Cicero Police, can be reached at 315-699-3677, extension 18.

Micro Bore Inc. can be reached at 315-458-2406, Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.