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Yonkers woman faces grand larceny charge in alleged $1,800 rideshare scheme

Detectives determined 27-year-old Tyrese Barboza worked at a nursing home where the victim had lost her purse.

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:26 PM

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A Yonkers woman is facing a grand larceny charge after investigators say she used a victim's information to make more than $1,800 in unauthorized rideshare purchases.

State Police say the victim discovered charges for rideshare services she never used and reported the theft.

Detectives determined 27-year-old Tyrese Barboza worked at a nursing home where the victim had lost her purse.

Barboza was arrested and is scheduled to appear in court in November.

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