Robbery in the first degree and grand larceny in the third degree were "inclusory concurrent counts" (CPL 300.30, subd. 4) and a verdict of guilty on the greater of two inclusory counts of an indictment is deemed a dismissal of any lesser count submitted. (CPL 300.40, subd. 3, par. [b].) Hence, the verdict of guilty on the grand larceny in the third degree count, must be dismissed, although not deemed an acquittal thereon. (See People v. Pyles,
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