(WNY News Now) – ELLICOTT, N.Y. – A Mayville man has been charged with petit larceny following a shoplifting incident earlier this month.
According to the Town of Ellicott Police Department, officers responded to a shoplifting complaint on February 14, 2025. Following an investigation, 45-year-old Matthew A. Simko was identified as the suspect. Authorities allege that Simko took items from the store without paying.
Simko was charged with petit larceny and issued an appearance ticket. He was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Ellicott Court at a later date to respond to the charge. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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