QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — An off-duty New York City employee was arrested in Queens on Monday afternoon, according to the NYPD.

Anthony Williams, 56, was taken into custody around 1:35 p.m.

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Police charged Williams with grand larceny and harassment.

Williams is employed as an NYPD School Safety Agent, police say.

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