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Man Accused Of Stealing 14 Bicycles Valued At $11,000, New Canaan Police Say Man Accused Of Stealing 14 Bicycles Valued At $11,000, New Canaan Police Say
Man Accused Of Stealing 14 Bicycles Valued At $11,000, New Canaan Police Say A man who stole 14 bicycles worth $11,000 collectively from driveways and open garages in New Canaan was arrested after a multi-agency, multi-month investigation, police said.  Jose R. Velazquez of Bridgeport, 59, allegedly stole the bicycles between Wednesday, June 10 and Sunday, July 19, according to the New Canaan Police Department. Police said an investigation into the thefts, conducted in conjunction with the Wilton, Westport, Fairfield and Darien police departments, included the analysis of video surveillance, cell phone data and postings advertising the stolen bicycles on Craigsl…

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by Christina Coulter
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Suspect Nabbed For Burglary, Multiple Larcenies In New Canaan, Darien Suspect Nabbed For Burglary, Multiple Larcenies In New Canaan, Darien
Suspect Nabbed For Burglary, Multiple Larcenies In New Canaan, Darien A man busted for stealing a bicycle in Darien over the summer and connected to multiple robberies and burglaries in Fairfield County has been arrested. Officers from the Darien Police Department received a report of a stolen bicycle after a Dew Lane resident found a garage door ajar and a bicycle stolen on Friday, July 3. During the investigation, it was determined that there were several similar incidents reported in New Canaan in the area of South Avenue during the same timeframe, prompting a larger investigation. The joint investigation with other area police agencies receiving reports…

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by Zak Failla
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Investigation Leads To Arrest After Theft Of Bicycles Valued At $5,000 From Westport Residence Investigation Leads To Arrest After Theft Of Bicycles Valued At $5,000 From Westport Residence
Investigation Leads To Arrest After Theft Of Bicycles Valued At $5,000 From Westport Residence After an extensive investigation into the disappearance of two bicycles worth $5,000 collectively for the detached garage of a Fairfield County homeowner, a suspect was charged with two felonies by Westport Police.  Months after the bikes were reported stolen on Saturday, July 17, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Jose Velasquez in relation to the theft.  After he turned himself in at police headquarters on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 9, Velasquez was charged with the felonies third-degree burglary and third-degree larceny. He posted a bond of $7,500, and will be senten…

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by Christina Coulter
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Bike Valued At $600 Stolen At YMCA In Darien Bike Valued At $600 Stolen At YMCA In Darien
Bike Valued At $600 Stolen At YMCA In Darien An expensive bike was reportedly stolen from the Darien YMCA shortly before the New Year, police said. Shortly before noon on Thursday, Jan. 3, a Darien resident reported at police headquarters that her son’s bike had been stolen from the YMCA at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Dec. 30 when it was left in the bike rack at the location. According to police, the complainant said that the bike was found missing at approximately 6 p.m. that day when her son went to retrieve it before heading home from the YMCA. Investigators noted that the bike had not been secured to the rack with a lock. The stol…

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by Zak Failla