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'Hamilton' Pickpocket Who Targeted Autograph-Seeking Fans Arrested: NYPD

By Maya Rajamani | July 20, 2017 11:45am
 A serial pickpocket stole property from six theatergoers waiting at the “Hamilton” stage door over the course of nearly six months, the NYPD said.
A serial pickpocket stole property from six theatergoers waiting at the “Hamilton” stage door over the course of nearly six months, the NYPD said.
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TIMES SQUARE — Police busted one of two pickpockets who stole credit cards from fans waiting outside the “Hamilton” stage door for autographs, the NYPD said.

Brooklyn resident Lynn Vaughn, 52, was charged with 18 counts of grand larceny and 14 counts of criminal possession of stolen property in connection with a string of credit card thefts that took place outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre, at 226 W. 46th St., between May 25 and Nov. 6 of last year, police said.

The cards were used to buy about $2,200 worth of merchandise at Macy’s, Junior’s Restaurant, Burlington Coat Factory and other stores, the NYPD said.

Vaughn hadn’t been arraigned as of Thursday morning, and information about her attorney wasn’t immediately available.

Police are still searching for a second woman they believe worked with Vaughn to steal the cards, the NYPD said.