New York (CNN) The man accused of placing three suspicious devices that turned out to be empty rice cookers was arraigned Sunday on charges of placing false bombs in Manhattan.

Larry Griffin, 26, has been charged with one count of placing a false bomb or hazardous substance and two counts of placing a false bomb or hazardous substance in a sports stadium, said Naomi Puzzello, spokeswoman for the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

The use of the phrase "sports stadium" also applies to "mass transportation facility" and "enclosed shopping mall," according to New York statutory language. Two of the rice cookers were found at a subway station, and one had been put out on the street with garbage.

Griffin's bail was set at $200,000 and his next court date is Friday.

CNN reached out to his attorney, Michael Croce, for comment, but did not immediately hear back.

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