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Woman's Wallet Stolen At Darien Whole Foods, Suspects Get Away, Police Say Woman's Wallet Stolen At Darien Whole Foods, Suspects Get Away, Police Say
Woman's Wallet Stolen At Darien Whole Foods, Suspects Get Away, Police Say An investigation is underway after a woman's wallet was stolen from a Whole Foods in Fairfield County, and the credit cards inside were used at a department store. The incident took place in Darien around 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4 at the Whole Foods at 150 Ledge Road. According to Darien Police Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, the victim told officers that she was shopping in Whole Foods and when she went to pay for items, she realized her wallet was missing from her bag.  The victim said that she checked her credit card account and discovered her card was used at Bloomingdale's in the S…
Teen Duo Steals Woman's Car After Intentionally Hitting It In Shelton: Police Teen Duo Steals Woman's Car After Intentionally Hitting It In Shelton: Police
Teen Duo Steals Woman's Car After Intentionally Hitting It In Shelton: Police An 18-year-old and a 16-year-old both face charges following their alleged theft of a woman's car in Fairfield County after intentionally crashing into it in an effort to make her leave the vehicle, police said.  The arrests resulted from an incident that happened on Friday, April 7 around 7:15 p.m., when a 78-year-old Shelton woman was finishing her grocery shopping at the Big Y Supermarket at 401 Bridgeport Ave. Around this time, a vehicle waiting in the supermarket's parking lot followed the victim out of the plaza, Shelton Detective Christopher Nugent said on Friday, June 23. A sh…
Wallet Stolen At Darien Whole Foods Wallet Stolen At Darien Whole Foods
Wallet Stolen At Darien Whole Foods Police are investigating after a woman shopping at a Fairfield County Whole Foods had her wallet stolen and one of her credit cards later used. The incident took place in Darien around 3 p.m. Sunday, June 11 at the Whole Foods located at 150 Ledge Road. According to Darien Police, the woman said she was shopping a the store and when she went to pay found that her wallet was missing. Video surveillance from Whole Foods shows a man distracting the victim while another man takes the victim’s wallet out of her carriage and walks away, police said.  The woman also told police th…
Know Them? Trio Wanted For Stealing Wallet At Stamford Restaurant, Police Say Know Them? Trio Wanted For Stealing Wallet At Stamford Restaurant, Police Say
Know Them? Trio Wanted For Stealing Wallet At Stamford Restaurant, Police Say Police in Stamford are asking the public for help identifying three people who allegedly stole a woman's wallet from her purse at a local restaurant. The incident took place in Stamford on Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Mecha Noodle Bar, at 151 Broad St., when the woman reported her wallet was stolen from her purse, said Sgt. Sean Scanlan, of the Stamford Police. Her credit cards were used at various stores including Target in Stamford with between $750 to $1,000 charged to different cards, Scanlan said. If anyone can identify the suspects call 203-977-4407, or send a confidential …
Duo From Greenwich, Bridgeport Charged In Overnight Norwalk Burglaries, Police Say Duo From Greenwich, Bridgeport Charged In Overnight Norwalk Burglaries, Police Say
Duo From Greenwich, Bridgeport Charged In Overnight Norwalk Burglaries, Police Say Two Fairfield County men were charged in connection with two overnight burglaries. The incidents took place in Norwalk on Thursday, Nov. 3 in the area of Kermit Street and Rome Street. According to Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police, the department received a call around 7:15 a.m., Thursday, of a residential burglary on Kermit Street that took place in the overnight hours. While police were on the scene, they received another complaint from a neighboring address that had its vehicle entered and items stolen, Dinho said. Dinho said that around 8:15 a.m, Thursday, Norwalk Police rece…
Man Accused Of Using Info Of Victim From Fairfield County To Buy $47,900 Rolex At NYC Store Man Accused Of Using Info Of Victim From Fairfield County To Buy $47,900 Rolex At NYC Store
Man Accused Of Using Info Of Victim From Fairfield County To Buy $47,900 Rolex At NYC Store A 55-year-old man is facing charges after investigators reported he used the information of a victim from Fairfield County to purchase a $47,905 watch. Darien Police officers responded to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office in Paterson, New Jersey, on Thursday, Oct. 6, to take custody of Douglas Cantey, a resident of Paterson, who was wanted in an incident that was reported on April 3, the Darien Police Department said. The victim told police he received a UPS delivery of an empty Rolex watch box, which he didn't purchase, authorities said. He then discovered an unauthorized purc…
Teen Nabbed For Making Charges On Credit Card Stolen From Car, CT State Police Say Teen Nabbed For Making Charges On Credit Card Stolen From Car, CT State Police Say
Teen Nabbed For Making Charges On Credit Card Stolen From Car, CT State Police Say A 16-year-old boy was arrested and accused of using a woman's stolen credit cards in Connecticut.  Troopers responded to a Litchfield County home in New Hartford on Sunday, Oct. 24, and a woman told police that she had been notified by her bank of potential fraudulent activity on her account, and discovered her purse had been stolen from her vehicle, according to Connecticut State Police.  The woman found that the charges were being made using her stolen credit cards at businesses in the area. State police obtained surveillance footage from the businesses, where fraudulent credit…
Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At CT Home Depot Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At CT Home Depot
Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At CT Home Depot Know him? Police investigators in Connecticut are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted suspect who allegedly used a stolen credit card to make purchases at an area Home Depot. In Hartford County, an alert was issued by the Enfield Police Department for a wanted man who allegedly used the stolen card at the Home Depot location on Elm Street. Investigators released a surveillance photo of the suspect, who was wearing dark pants, blue hoodie, black mask and black hat at the time of the incident. No other descriptive information was provided by police. It is u…
Troopers, Officers Intercept Fraud Attempt At CT Bank, Police Say Troopers, Officers Intercept Fraud Attempt At CT Bank, Police Say
Troopers, Officers Intercept Fraud Attempt At CT Bank, Police Say Two men were arrested after police said they attempted to steal money from a victim's bank account at a Connecticut bank.  The Southbury Police Department responded to a report of a possible fraud at a Chase Bank at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, according to Connecticut State Police. The bank is located at 775 Main Street South in Southbury, police said.  Emergency dispatch said staff from other branches of the bank reported that two men were in the lobby of the bank possibly attempting to defraud someone, police said.  Investigators discovered that 44-year-old Litchf…
Suspects Break Into Homes In Multiple CT Towns, Steal Keys, Credit Cards, Vehicles, Police Say Suspects Break Into Homes In Multiple CT Towns, Steal Keys, Credit Cards, Vehicles, Police Say
Suspects Break Into Homes In Multiple CT Towns, Steal Keys, Credit Cards, Vehicles, Police Say Police are searching for a group of suspects who allegedly broke into unlocked homes in multiple towns in Connecticut and stole keys and credit cards. The incidents took place early in the morning on Thursday, Sept. 9, in New Haven County and included the towns of Guilford, Madison, and Branford. According to the Guilford Police, items stolen during the break-ins included credit cards, small electronics, wallets, purses, and checkbooks, were stolen from the homes.  The suspects also stole vehicles from several homes.  One Guilford home was invaded at 6 a.m. Thursday, according t…
Two Women Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Fairfield County, Police Say Two Women Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Fairfield County, Police Say
Two Women Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Fairfield County, Police Say Police are asking the public for help identifying two women wanted in connection with a burglary. The theft took place in Fairfield County on Thursday, Aug. 19 at the Crunch Fitness Gym located at 770 Connecticut Ave., in Norwalk. According to Lieutenant Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police, credit cards were stolen from a vehicle and then used in multiple stores, with a value totaling over $15,000 in charges.  Detectives recovered video of the two unknown women, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Fitz…
Woman Accused Of Stealing Credit Cards From Fairfield County Home Faces ID Theft Charge Woman Accused Of Stealing Credit Cards From Fairfield County Home Faces ID Theft Charge
Woman Accused Of Stealing Credit Cards From Fairfield County Home Faces ID Theft Charge A woman accused of stealing credit cards from a Fairfield County home and illegally using them in various locations in New Haven last summer has been arrested following a lengthy investigation. Officers from the Westport Police Department received a complaint on July 3, 2020, from a homeowner who reported that someone had entered his home early that morning and stole his cellphone, as well as multiple credit cards. Police said that the cards were used illegally at several locations in New Haven, which investigators visited. According to police, detectives went to the places in New Haven w…
Fairfield County Man Admits To Role In Car Theft Ring In Connecticut, Neighboring States Fairfield County Man Admits To Role In Car Theft Ring In Connecticut, Neighboring States
Fairfield County Man Admits To Role In Car Theft Ring In Connecticut, Neighboring States A Fairfield County man has admitted to his role in a car theft ring in Connecticut and neighboring states. Christopher Mulkern, also known as “Chucky,” age 21, of Stratford, pleaded guilty Friday, April 30 before US District Court in Bridgeport to a federal car theft offense. According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, Connecticut State Police, and local police have been investigating multiple car theft rings in Connecticut, and violent crimes that are being committed using stolen vehicles. The investigation revealed that Mulkern and others have stolen numerous…
Man Nabbed For ID/Credit Card Theft, Possession Of Marijuana In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Nabbed For ID/Credit Card Theft, Possession Of Marijuana In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Nabbed For ID/Credit Card Theft, Possession Of Marijuana In Fairfield County, Police Say A man driving with a suspended registration was allegedly busted for identity theft and numerous other crimes in Fairfield County during a traffic stop. Karon Golding, age 23, of West Hartford, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 14, driving a 2007 Acura TSC by Wilton Police, following a traffic stop, Wilton Police said. During the stop, officers noticed a strong smell of marijuana and a search of the vehicle turned up: A plastic sandwich bag containing a marijuana-like substance located in the center console. A large heavy-duty plastic bag containing a marijuana-like substance located in the …
Know Him? Police Search For Car Burglary Suspect In Fairfield County Know Him? Police Search For Car Burglary Suspect In Fairfield County
Know Him? Police Search For Car Burglary Suspect In Fairfield County Recognize him? Police investigators in Fairfield County released photos of a suspect implicated in a car burglary that took place on Clinton Avenue in Norwalk on Monday, Sept. 14. The suspect later used credit cards stolen from the vehicle at an area gas station in Norwalk, police said. Detectives obtained surveillance footage of the suspect and are not attempting to identify and locate the man. Anyone who has information regarding the suspect or his whereabouts has been asked to contact Norwalk Police Det. Nik Kougiomtzidis by calling (203) 854-3185 or the department’s tip line at (203)…
Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Car At Walmart In Fairfield County Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Car At Walmart In Fairfield County
Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Car At Walmart In Fairfield County The Norwalk Police Detective Bureau is requesting public assistance in identifying a man who used a stolen credit card. The credit card was stolen during a motor vehicle burglary on Gregory Boulevard which occurred on Sunday, Aug. 2 before being used at Walmart on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk at 1:45 p.m. that day, police said. Anyone who recognizes this individual is asked to contact Detective Lindsey Taylor at 203-854-3183 or ltaylor@norwalkct.org.
Bridgeport Woman Accused Of Stealing Co-Worker's Credit Info, Charging $375 Bridgeport Woman Accused Of Stealing Co-Worker's Credit Info, Charging $375
Bridgeport Woman Accused Of Stealing Co-Worker's Credit Info, Charging $375 A 34-year-old Fairfield County woman was arrested on a warrant for credit card theft and larceny after allegedly stealing a co-worker's debit card information two years ago. Williemaie Reed, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Westport Police on Tuesday, June 30, for the incident which took place on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, said Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso. According to Prezioso, officers responded to Balducci’s Market, at 1385 Post Road East, on a theft complaint.  After speaking with the victim, he alleged that a co-worker at the store, Reed, had stolen the identifying infor…
Ex-Outback Steakhouse Worker Used Customer’s Credit Card To Shop At Target, Police Say Ex-Outback Steakhouse Worker Used Customer’s Credit Card To Shop At Target, Police Say
Ex-Outback Steakhouse Worker Used Customer’s Credit Card To Shop At Target, Police Say A former employee at an area Outback Steakhouse who was wanted for allegedly using a customer’s credit card information last year was taken into police custody this week. West Haven resident Dialix Mejia, 27, was taken into police custody on Tuesday, Feb. 18, on a warrant for her arrest for credit card theft, the Milford Police Department announced. It is alleged that Mejia took a customer’s credit card information while working at the Outback Steakhouse in Orange in December while she was an employee there. She then used that credit card information to make a purchase of more than $400 at…
Know Him? Police Seek To ID Man Who Made Large Purchases With Stolen Credit Card Know Him? Police Seek To ID Man Who Made Large Purchases With Stolen Credit Card
Know Him? Police Seek To ID Man Who Made Large Purchases With Stolen Credit Card Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly made large purchases using a stolen credit card. The card was stolen from a resident in Newtown and used it to buy items and spending more than $5,000, Newtown Police said. The card was used Best Buy, the Apple Store, and Starbucks, all in Danbury, police said. The male is described as being Hispanic, and 50 to 60 years old. If you know the identity of the man pictured contact Det. Jason Frank at the Newtown Police Dept. 203-426-5841. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below.
Know Them? Two Wanted For Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards From Vehicles, Norwalk Police Say Know Them? Two Wanted For Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards From Vehicles, Norwalk Police Say
Know Them? Two Wanted For Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards From Vehicles, Norwalk Police Say Norwalk Police are asking the public for help identifying two people wanted in connection with the use of stolen credit cards. The cards, allegedly taken from unlocked vehicles in Norwalk, were used in Norwalk and Bridgeport, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler. Anyone information regarding the individuals or the thefts is asked to contact Detective Kougiomtzidis at 203-854-3185. Anonymous tips can be left at Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 or online at www.norwalkpd.com.
Suspects Nabbed For Allegedly Stealing From Greenwich Mailboxes, Police Say Suspects Nabbed For Allegedly Stealing From Greenwich Mailboxes, Police Say
Suspects Nabbed For Allegedly Stealing From Greenwich Mailboxes, Police Say Three people were nabbed for allegedly stealing mail from Greenwich mailboxes after police received a call reporting the crime. The three arrested, Kelvin Cacho, 26; Shawnique McCalla, 22, and Anthony Dixon, 27, all of the Bronx, were arrested around 2 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 26, after witnesses, provided Greenwich Police a description of the vehicle being used. After locating the vehicle, a 2004 Acura, officers made a traffic stop and found McCalla driving with Cacho in the passenger seat. Dixon was located a short distance away. An investigation revealed that the three allegedly came to …
$584 Charged On Credit Card Stolen From Woman's Wallet At Trader Joe's, Darien Police Say $584 Charged On Credit Card Stolen From Woman's Wallet At Trader Joe's, Darien Police Say
$584 Charged On Credit Card Stolen From Woman's Wallet At Trader Joe's, Darien Police Say A Fairfield County woman’s credit cards were stolen as she shopped at Trader Joe’s in Darien, police said. The woman told police that at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 she visited Trader Joe’s on Boston Post Road in Darien, at which point she placed her pocketbook in the cart. According to police, when the woman went to the front of the store to pay after approximately 45 minutes, she found that her wallet was missing. As she was going to her vehicle, the woman said that she received a call from her credit card company stating that her card had been charged for $594 at a Walma…
Woman Arrested On Warrant For Alleged ID Theft, Wilton Police Say Woman Arrested On Warrant For Alleged ID Theft, Wilton Police Say
Woman Arrested On Warrant For Alleged ID Theft, Wilton Police Say A 30-year-old woman turned herself into police on a warrant for allegedly using credit cards stolen from a parked vehicle in Wilton. Erica Kiley, 30, of New Haven, was arrested by Wilton Police on Friday, July 26, on numerous larceny and theft-related charges, said the Wilton Police. The original incident stems from October 2018 when the victim's credit cards were stolen from his parked vehicle. The credit cards were allegedly later used at several merchants in Meriden and North Haven, police said.  Kiley was identified through surveillance footage at the locations where the cards wer…
Man Tried To Buy $1.1K iPhone At New Canaan Store With Fake ID, Police Say Man Tried To Buy $1.1K iPhone At New Canaan Store With Fake ID, Police Say
Man Tried To Buy $1.1K iPhone At New Canaan Store With Fake ID, Police Say A man is facing charges after police say he tried to purchase an iPhone costing $1,100 at a store in New Canaan using a fake ID. New Canaan Police say they responded to the Verizon Store located at 139 Elm Street on the report of a potentially fraudulent purchase in progress. Further investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as 65-year-old Thomas Welborn of the Bronx, was allegedly trying to purchase an iPhone valued at $1,100 using another person’s account, according to police. Police say Welborn had a fraudulent New Jersey driver’s license in his possession as well as a credit…
Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing $22K From Client In Fairfield County Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing $22K From Client In Fairfield County
Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing $22K From Client In Fairfield County A home healthcare worker in Fairfield County is facing charges after allegedly stealing more than $20,000 from an elderly patient suffering from dementia that she was caring for in Shelton. On Wednesday, April 17, officers from the Shelton Police Department arrested Jennifer Poitevien, 30, following a complaint from a man who stated his 83-year-old mother had been bilked out of “a large sum of money” that was missing from her bank account. Police said that detectives investigated the matter and found that the elderly victim had Poitevien from LIFETIME Care at Home in Guilford working as a h…
Men Attempted To Withdraw $5K With Fake IDs, Greenwich Police Say Men Attempted To Withdraw $5K With Fake IDs, Greenwich Police Say
Men Attempted To Withdraw $5K With Fake IDs, Greenwich Police Say Two men are facing charges after police say they tried to make a $5,000 withdrawal in Greenwich using fake IDs. Greenwich Police say they responded to 197 Greenwich Avenue on the report of an incidence of bank fraud in progress on Thursday, April 4 around 12:30 p.m. Officers say they located a suspect matching the description provided by the reporting party in the lobby of the building. According to police, the suspect, identified as 50-year-old William Ayala of the Bronx, was found to be in possession of a fraudulent New York State driver’s license, personal identifying information of ano…
Two Teens From Fairfield County Arrested After String Of Vehicle Gone Throughs, Break-Ins Two Teens From Fairfield County Arrested After String Of Vehicle Gone Throughs, Break-Ins
Two Teens From Fairfield County Arrested After String Of Vehicle Gone Throughs, Break-Ins Two Fairfield County teenagers are in police custody after police in Connecticut utilized social media to track them down for allegedly rummaging through more than two dozen vehicles overnight. Investigators at the Milford Police Department received several reports on Thursday, Feb. 21 of vehicles that had been gone through overnight. In total, police received 25 complaints over the course of the day. According to police, utilizing “in-depth investigative measures, including social media posts, public assistance, video surveillance and interaction with other law enforcement agencies,” offic…
Bridgeport Duo Nabbed For Thefts From Vehicles In Restaurant Parking Lots In Milford Bridgeport Duo Nabbed For Thefts From Vehicles In Restaurant Parking Lots In Milford
Bridgeport Duo Nabbed For Thefts From Vehicles In Restaurant Parking Lots In Milford A pair of men are in police custody following a monthslong investigation into thefts from motor vehicles in restaurant parking lots. Bridgeport residents Jimmie Bennett, 51, and Alphonso Thompson, 53, were arrested this week following an “extensive investigation” that was launched by the Milford Police Department in October last year. According to police, the department noticed an uptick in motor vehicle burglaries in the area, prompting the investigation. During the burglaries, police said that the suspects “used a specific style.” Investigators said that the incidents took place during o…
Suspect Nabbed In Wallet Thefts At Westport Weston YMCA Suspect Nabbed In Wallet Thefts At Westport Weston YMCA
Suspect Nabbed In Wallet Thefts At Westport Weston YMCA A months-long investigation into missing wallets at the Westport Weston YMCA has resulted in a woman's arrest. Two victims reported their wallets had been stolen from the Westport Weston YMCA locker room on Aug. 19. Fraudulent purchases were made at a Rite Aid in Fairfield and Milford using the victims’ stolen credit cards, Westport Police said. Investigators were able to secure security video of a female suspect making the fraudulent transactions. The Westport Weston YMCA staff reviewed their video surveillance and observed the same female in the facility during the time frame of…
Wanted: Woman Burglarized Car, Then Used Stolen Credit Card At Walmart, Police Say Wanted: Woman Burglarized Car, Then Used Stolen Credit Card At Walmart, Police Say
Wanted: Woman Burglarized Car, Then Used Stolen Credit Card At Walmart, Police Say Do you know her? A woman accused of burglarizing a car and then using a stolen credit at Walmart is at large and Norwalk Police detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying her. The woman pictured above allegedly burglarized the car in the parking lot at 761 Main Ave. on Wednesday, Dec. 12 before using the credit card she stole across the street at Walmart, police said.  Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Fitzmaurice at 203-854-3180. Anonymous tips can be left at 203-854-3111 Anonymous text tips can be sent to “NPD” followed by the m…
Caregiver Charged With Theft, Illegal Use Of Credit Card In New Canaan Caregiver Charged With Theft, Illegal Use Of Credit Card In New Canaan
Caregiver Charged With Theft, Illegal Use Of Credit Card In New Canaan A 25-year-old woman turned herself into New Canaan police on a warrant for failure to appear after allegedly committing credit card fraud while working as a caregiver in 2014. Tyetianna Owens-Coles, of Jonesboro, Georgia, was arrested Wednesday for credit card theft, larceny, forgery, and illegal use of a credit card, that took place while she was working in New Canaan, police said. She is being held on $10,000 bond.