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POLICE: Man Steals $300 in Groceries From Batavia Jewel

A 56-year-old Batavia man had to deal with Batavia Police after he tried to get his shopping done for free.

Charlotte Norgaard, Neighbor
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A 56-year-old Batavia man had to deal with after he tried to get his shopping done for free.

Peter J. Mentenick, of 230 Prairie St., was charged with stealing $305.33 in grocery items from , 119 S. Randall Rd.

Mentenick was currently awaiting a bond call at the time of this report.

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