Michael Noonan, 20, was charged with fifth-degree burglary and third-degree larceny.
The arrest stems from a burglary complaint filed in June.
A Shelton man said he arrived home to find someone had broking into his apartment and stolen cash and property, police said.
While investigating another case, Shelton detectives determined Noonan and another Shelton man were responsible for the apartment burglary, police said.
Noonan was released on $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on Oct. 31.
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