(WNY News Now) – Police in Ellicott have charged a Jamestown man with petit larceny following a shoplifting complaint at a local store, where he allegedly took merchandise without paying.
Ellicott, N.Y. – On November 6, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers from the Town of Ellicott Police Department responded to a reported shoplifting incident at Runnings Store on 720 Fairmount Avenue. According to the complaint, Drew J. Jzieranowski, a 42-year-old resident of Jamestown, allegedly entered the store, selected several clothing items, and exited without making a purchase.
Following the report, police located Jzieranowski, and the merchandise was recovered. He was subsequently charged with petit larceny and issued an appearance ticket. Jzieranowski is scheduled to appear in the Town of Ellicott Court at a future date to address the charge. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.