State Police Arrest Middleburgh Man for Grand Larceny at Amsterdam Target

MIDDLEBURGH - New York State Police stationed in Fonda have arrested Matthew Elder, who resides on Warrior Way in the Village of Middleburgh, for Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree following a larceny complaint at the Target Store located in the Town of Amsterdam.

The suspect allegedly stole $1,100 in electronic equipment from the national retailer which he later sold in the City of Schenectady. There had been broadcasts reporting that a silver Ford Taurus was used in the crime and was later located by the Amsterdam Police Department, which led to a targeted traffic shop that obtained information leading to Mr. Elder's arrest on December 13th.

Mr. Elder was then taken into custody by State Police in Fonda where he confessed to stealing the electronics. He was arraigned and incarcerated in the Montgomery County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond and is due back in the Town of Amsterdam Court today at 6:00 PM.