Freeport man arrested in Wantagh for stealing money from co-worker

A dealership employee was arrested for allegedly stealing money from a co-worker’s purse on April 8, according to police.

At around 12:08 p.m., Nassau police responded to a larceny that occurred at Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge, located at 3614 Sunrise Highway in Wantagh. Upon arrival, police determined that a dealership employee, Jaquore Blaylock, 21, had stolen money from a co-worker’s purse on her desk. As officers attempted to arrest Blaylock, he fled on foot, but police were able to arrest him near the intersection of Oakland and Locust Avenue.

Blaylock was allegedly violent and combative while being placed into custody, according to police, and two officers were injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment as a result.

Following the investigation, police determined that Blaylock was allegedly responsible for several incidents in December, which includes grand larceny, reckless driving, endangering the welfare of a child, assault and criminal possession of stolen property.

Blaylock is charged with assault, petit larceny, grand larceny, resisting arrest, endangering the welfare of a child, reckless driving and criminal possession of stolen property. He will be arraigned on Wednesday, April 10 at First District Court.