Crime & Safety
SouthSide Man Stole from Mother, Police Say
Released from prison just before Christmas, Luis Cruz returned to his mother's South Bethlehem home -- and started stealing from her, according to police.
Bethlehem police say a city man got out of jail, moved in with his mother, and began to steal from her.
Luis Cruz, 33, of 1615 E. Eighth St., was charged Tuesday with theft.
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According to court records, police were called to that address in response to a domestic dispute. Cruz's mother told officers her son had been stealing from her since his release from jail Dec. 21. Police say Cruz stole $500 worth of goods, including jewelry, CDs and a leather jacket.
He was arraigned before on-duty District Judge Richard Yetter of Wilson and sent to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $7,500 bail.
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