Garden City Police arrested a Roosevelt man on June 9th who they believe has committed a series of thefts in and around Garden City.

According to police, Willis C. Sanders of Roosevelt illegally entered an office at 1325 Franklin Avenue and stole a wallet from a man's unattended suit jacket. A worker in the building observed the theft, called for help and with the assistance of bystanders held the man until Garden City police arrived.

After an investigation by Nassau County and Garden City police, Sanders was charged with six similar burglaries in Nassau County between May 16th and June 9.

In addition, police say that his arrest record spans decades, with 61 arrests since 1972. He has served 14 prison sentences, police say.