HICKSVILLE, N.Y. – Nassau County Police have arrested a Syosset man in connection with the alleged diversion of approximately $64,000 from a Hicksville automobile dealership last summer.
According to detectives from the Nassau County Police Department’s Electronics Squad Fraud and Forgery Section, the incident occurred on June 25, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m. at Advantage Hyundai, located at 440 Plainview Road in Hicksville.
Investigators say dealership officials discovered a discrepancy involving the sale of a new vehicle after business records showed that payment for the transaction totaling approximately $64,000 had never been deposited into the company’s account.
Following a thorough investigation, police determined that Kyle Roberts, 42, of Lorraine Street in Syosset, who was employed as the fleet sales manager at the time, allegedly diverted the funds into his personal bank account.
Roberts was arrested without incident.
He is charged with:
- Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony
- Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, a Class E felony
Roberts is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
Key Facts and Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Kyle Roberts |
| Age | 42 |
| Residence | Syosset, New York |
| Incident Date | June 25, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. |
| Location | Advantage Hyundai, 440 Plainview Road, Hicksville |
| Alleged Crime | Grand Larceny and Falsifying Business Records |
| Amount Allegedly Diverted | Approximately $64,000 |
| Employment Position | Fleet Sales Manager at time of incident |
| Allegation | Diverted proceeds from a new vehicle sale into personal bank account |
| How Discovered | Business records showed funds from vehicle sale were never deposited into company account |
| Arrest Date | February 2026 |
| Charges Filed | Grand Larceny 2nd Degree (Class C felony) |
| Falsifying Business Records 1st Degree (Class E felony) | |
| Arraignment | February 11, 2026 |
| Court | First District Court, Hempstead |
