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Cops Arrest Macy's Robbery Suspect

Brentwood man also connected to two carjackings in Connecticut.

A Brentwood man facing charges in the has also been charged with several other crimes, including home invasion and kidnapping.

Hotson Neree, 26, was arrested by Suffolk County police Thursday night and charged with first degree robbery. 

Police were seeking an armed man who demanded an employee give him rings from a fine jewelry case during the department store robbery.

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Neree faces additional charges for another Suffolk County robbery, as well as several .

According to reports, charges against Neree include home invasion, first degree robbery, first-degree kidnapping with a firearm, carrying a firearm without a permit, first degree larceny, first degree unlawful restraint, interfering with an officer and several others.

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Police are currently trying to extradite Neree to Connecticut.


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