SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. – A Peoples CU member was charged with larceny after allegedly stealing $10,000 from another member at the credit union’s ATM last Saturday.
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John Coutu, 21, took an envelope containing the money from the victim's back pocket and fled, according to police. The victim chased Coutu until the victim fell over a guard rail.
Coutu dropped or threw away the envelope, allowing police to recover the money. They said they arrested Coutu a short time later at his home.
Credit union employees helped them identify Coutu, who they said made a credit union transaction before allegedly stealing the $10,000 from the victim at the ATM.
Police said the victim suffered injuries while pursuing the suspect, but was treated and released.
