Police search for man who stole tip jar

EAST GREENBUSH - Police have released surveillance pictures of a man they say was really determined to get his hands on a tip jar.

The man is seen here trying to break down the door at Grand Premier Tire on Columbia Turnpike, last Thursday.

Police say it took several tries, but he finally got in.

The stolen jar had several hundred dollars inside.

Anyone with information is asked to call East Greenbush Police.

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North Greenbush Police make arrest in the credit union heist

Published: Thursday, August 11, 2011

NORTH GREENBUSH — Police arrested a 37-year-old Rensselaer woman for robbing the Schools System Federal Credit Union on Defreest Drive Wednesday and getting away on a bicycle.

Jessica E. Thompson, of Seventh Avenue, stands charged with robbery, grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance.