Crime & Safety
Montco Man Hid Laptop In Pants In Best Buy Theft: Police
The laptop was valued at $1,500.
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UPPER MORELAND, PA — A man hid a laptop in his pants during a theft from Best Buy in Montgomery County, police said.
Tyler Letrinko, 30, of Norristown, has been charged with a felony count of retail theft.
The incident occurred on Aug. 1 at around 2:44 p.m. at the store on 1130 Easton Road in Willow Grove.
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Letrinko walked out of the store with the computer still in his pants, according to police.
The laptop was valued at $1,500.
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A preliminary hearing is forthcoming.
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