Florida Man Sentenced for Elderly Burglary Spree

Steve Nichols, a 57-year-old Florida man, was sentenced to 2.5 to 20 years in state prison for orchestrating a series of distraction burglaries targeting elderly residents across five counties in Pennsylvania. Nichols and his son, Archie Marino, posed as utility workers to enter homes, where one distracted the resident while the other stole valuables such as cash, jewelry, and coins. Some victims, many in their 80s and often home alone, suffered significant losses, with up to $4,500 worth of jewelry stolen in a single case. Authorities investigated the crimes using bank, rental car, and cellphone records, as well as doorbell camera footage. Attorney General Dave Sunday highlighted the deliberate targeting of vulnerable seniors and urged the public to remain vigilant. Marino was previously sentenced to three and a half to ten years for his role.