Man charged in burglaries at college campuses on Long Island

Sunday, December 3, 2017
GARDEN CITY, Long Island (WABC) -- A man is under arrest in connection with multiple burglaries at college campuses on Long Island.

Police say 30-year-old Ronnie Garland of Dewitt, NY entered buildings at Adelphi University in Garden City and C.W. Post in Brookville between Sept. 11 and Dec. 2.
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He forcefully entered offices and removed laptops, books, a Nikon camera, LCP Projector, wallets, credit cards, US currency, keys, backpacks and other personal belongings, authorities say.

On Saturday he was observed on the Adelphi campus and a witness contacted authorities. Garland was apprehended without incident on Cambridge Avenue and Brompton Road in Garden City.

He is facing multiple charges, including third-degree burglary and criminal possession of stolen property.
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Detectives request anyone with information regarding additional crimes at campuses throughout Nassau County to contact the Garden City Police Department at 516-465-4150.

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