Cops: Arrested NY Man Admits Role in Nearly 100 Theft Cases

Cops: Arrested NY Man Admits Role in Nearly 100 Theft Cases
Left: Kenneth M. Lafler. (Auburn Police Department) Right: Google Map screenshot showing the city of Auburn, NY. Screenshot of Google Maps
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AUBURN, N.Y.—Police say a 24-year-old central New York man who admitted to being involved in about 100 thefts has been arrested again after robbing a woman.

Auburn police say Kenneth Lafler was arrested after he jumped into a woman’s car Monday night and stole her purse. Officers say the victim recognized Lafler because he had been charged with breaking into her car two months ago.

He was released after posting bail on Feb. 3.

Lafler is being held in the Cayuga County Jail on the latest charges, which include robbery and grand larceny.