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The younger half of what Fairfield Police say is a father-son shoplifting team was arrested Monday afternoon. Harry Banks III, 34, of West Haven, was brought in on a warrant from Waterbury Police Headquarters for allegedly making multiple attempts to steal from BJs stores in Fairfield and Orange. His father, also named Harry Banks, was arrested for his role in the case last month.
The younger Banks allegedly walked into BJs on Black Rock Turnpike on April 16, 2010, and placed a sweater and 68 boxes of razor blades into a cart. He then attempted to walk out the back door, before a customer spotted him and notified an employee. BJs security said he then fled the scene. On Oct. 24, store security called police to report that a pair of black males, one of whom they now believe to be Banks III, stole packages of razors, then got into a gray Nissan Altima and drove away.
The older Banks was arrested March 17 for allegedly driving the getaway car. Banks III was charged Monday with fourth-degree larceny, attempted fourth-degree larceny and conspiracy. He was released on a promise to appear in court, and turned over to Orange Police to face charges for shoplifting cases in that town. He is due in court April 11.
Also from the police blotter:
? James Cenatiempo, 22, of Rhode Island Avenue, was arrested Monday on drug charges. The arresting officer said he pulled over Cenatiempo because he was missing his front license plate, and when he approached the car he smelled burnt marijuana. In a search of the vehicle police found a bag of marijuana and a glass pipe. Cenatiempo was charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, as well as driving an unregistered motor vehicle and driving without insurance. He was released on a promise to appear in court April 11.
? Ian Leslie, 18, of Winnepoge Drive was also arrested for drug charges during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. The arresting officer said Leslie crossed the center line while driving on Stratfield Road. After smelling marijuana, the officer searched the car and found a small bag of marijuana and four Aderall pills in Leslies pocket. Leslie was charged with possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia, and was released on a promise to appear in court.
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