MANHASSET, Long Island — A Macy's worker has been arrested on grand larceny charges, accused of stealing $69,000 worth of Chanel perfume.

Juan Adriano Infante worked in the loss prevention department at the Macy's at 1100 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset.

But Nassau County police said he was doing more than keeping an eye on merchandise and keeping it away from shoplifters.

The 24-year-old from Woodside, Queens, was taken into custody Monday.

"He was a loss prevention officer so he did have a record with the store with regard to apprehending suspects and doing mall security with them," Detective Lt. Richard Lebrun said.

Infante has been employed as a loss prevention worker at the store for the past 2 years.

"Historically, fragrances like this can get up to 50 cents on the dollar on the black market. So if it's $69,000 just think half of that would be some kind of profit for him," Lebrun said.

Police said Infante had an elaborate scheme. He would call the fire alarm company to disable the alarm so he can get the boxes of perfume out to his car.

Infante allegedly stole five times over a three-day period from May 13 to May 15, taking some 1,000 bottles in various sizes and labels. He also stole moisturizers and scented lotions, police said.

None of the Chanel perfume has been found, leading police to believe he may have sold them all already.

Investigators said Infante was caught on surveillance video and can be seen moving the perfume out to his car. Other Macy's employees helped police bust Infante.

Macy's corporate spokesperson, Elina Kazan, said in a written statement:

"Macy's is vigilant in protecting its assets and prosecuting those who participate in illegal activities. As this is a police matter, we cannot provide any further details or comment at this time."