The New York State Police in Somers announced the arrest of Tyrese Barboza, 27, of Yonkers, New York for Grand Larceny in the fourth degree, a class E felony.
The investigation began in April 2026, after a victim reported multiple unauthorized charges totaling more than $1,800 for Lyft rideshare services. Further investigation revealed that Barboza was employed at a nursing home in the Town of North Salem, where the victim had previously reported her purse missing.
On October 16, 2026, Barboza was arrested and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of North Salem Court on November 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.