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Fairfield Officer Dragged Behind Car Trying To Stop Shoplifters: Police Fairfield Officer Dragged Behind Car Trying To Stop Shoplifters: Police
Fairfield Officer Dragged Behind Car Trying To Stop Shoplifters: Police A Connecticut police officer is recovering after being dragged by a car in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Fairfield County earlier this week. Two people were arrested following their escape.  Amanda Belcher, 41, and James Coates, 49, who both had outstanding warrants, face several charges following the theft and wild chase that followed, Fairfield Police said. Police were called to the Home Depot at 541 Kings Highway Cutoff around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, after store security spotted two people allegedly stealing more than $1,200 in merchandise, authorities said.&n…
Slippery Suspects: 2 Men Busted Stealing Grease From CT Restaurant, Police Say Slippery Suspects: 2 Men Busted Stealing Grease From CT Restaurant, Police Say
Slippery Suspects: 2 Men Busted Stealing Grease From CT Restaurant, Police Say Connecticut State Police arrested two men this week after they tried to steal hundreds of gallons of used grease from restaurants, authorities said.  Carlos Alberto Salas, age 46, and Joan Mendez-Martinez, age 26, both of the Bronx, New York, are facing several charges stemming from the alleged lube job, State Police said.  Troopers in Litchfield County were called to a business park in Kent off Route 7 around 2:45 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, after an alarm at a restaurant went off. As they pulled into the scene, a white van was pulling out.  Troopers stopped the van and …
Babysitter Stole $35K In Cash, Goods From Darien Home: Police Babysitter Stole $35K In Cash, Goods From Darien Home: Police
Babysitter Stole $35K In Cash, Goods From Darien Home: Police The crime was coming from inside the house. Allegedly.  A 27-year-old Connecticut woman is accused of ripping off a Fairfield County family for more than $35,000 in stolen items and money illegally charged on their credit card, authorities said.  Fairfield County resident Brigid Stanley, of Stamford, is charged with first-degree theft, illegal taking of a payment card, spending more than $500 on a revoked payment card, first-degree identity theft, and third-degree forgery, her arrest report shows. The client called Darien Police earlier this summer to report that $19,546.54 …
Purse Snatchers Target Victims At Shelton ATMs Purse Snatchers Target Victims At Shelton ATMs
Purse Snatchers Target Victims At Shelton ATMs Authorities in Connecticut are asking women to be especially careful with their pocketbooks after two men were linked to a rash of purse snatchings in Fairfield County.  Shelton police released photos of the two men they believe stole purses recently and were also spotted trying to steal people's ATM pins by watching them input the numbers.  🚔🕵️‍♂️⁉️🚨 **Attempt to Identify Purse Snatchers** The Shelton Police Department’s Detective Bureau is seeking... Posted by Shelton CT Police Department on Saturday, August 31, 2024 The men are wearing hats in the surveillance videos,…
Man Admits To Embezzling $2M From CT 'Good Guy' Gun Store: Feds Man Admits To Embezzling $2M From CT 'Good Guy' Gun Store: Feds
Man Admits To Embezzling $2M From CT 'Good Guy' Gun Store: Feds A Connecticut man faces more than a decade in prison after he admitted to stealing over $2 million from his former employer, authorities said.  Middlesex County resident Evan Bobzin, age 39, of Chester, pleaded guilty to interstate transmission of stolen money and tax evasion, the US Attorney General for Connecticut said.  Bobzin worked as the head of information technology at Hoffman’s Gun Center in the Hartford County city of Newington. The store also goes by the name Hoffman’s Guns For The Good Guys. The prosecutor said Bobzin stole cash from the 2686 Berlin Turnpike…
4 Suspects On Run After Targeting Aisle Of Items At Darien Whole Foods 4 Suspects On Run After Targeting Aisle Of Items At Darien Whole Foods
4 Suspects On Run After Targeting Aisle Of Items At Darien Whole Foods Authorities are searching for four people involved in the coordinated theft of vitamins and supplements from a Connecticut Whole Foods supermarket.  The incident happened in Fairfield County on Thursday, June 6 around 6:15 p.m., when four people targeted the vitamin and supplement section at the Whole Foods in Darien at 150 Ledge Rd., Darien Police announced on Thursday, June 13. Surveillance footage of the incident revealed that a Hispanic woman in a white shirt and hair clip scouted the aisle while followed by two Hispanic men who acted as distractions.  One of the men was…
Car Burglar Smashes Window At Darien Country Club, Steals Purse, Phone Car Burglar Smashes Window At Darien Country Club, Steals Purse, Phone
Car Burglar Smashes Window At Darien Country Club, Steals Purse, Phone A car burglar smashed the window of a car and made off with a purse and phone at a Fairfield County country club. The incident occurred in Darien at the Darien Country Club around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 31. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, the victim returned to her vehicle when she found a rear window smashed and her purse and phone stolen. An investigation is underway. Anyone with information should contact the Darien Police at 203-662-5300.
Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing Nearly $1K Worth Of LEGOs From CT Target Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing Nearly $1K Worth Of LEGOs From CT Target
Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing Nearly $1K Worth Of Legos From CT Target Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly stole nearly $1,000 in LEGOs from a Target. The incident took place in Hartford County on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Target in Southington. According to the Southington Police Department, the man stole four sets of LEGOs valued at more than $800 and walked out of the store. Anyone able to identify the man is asked to contact Officer S. Schlitten at 860-621-0101, or email at sschlitten@southingtonpolice.org.   All tips can remain anonymous.
CT Man Charged With Larceny In $2K Theft From Old Navy CT Man Charged With Larceny In $2K Theft From Old Navy
CT Man Charged With Larceny In $2K Theft From Old Navy A Connecticut man was charged on a larceny warrant after allegedly stealing more than $2,300 in goods from an Old Navy store last year. New Haven County resident Felix Vasquez, age 38, of Waterbury, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 1 in Hartford County by South Windsor Police. According to Sgt. Mark Cleverdon of the South Windsor Police, Vasquez’s charge stems from an August 2023 incident in which he was identified as the individual who stole more than $2,300 worth of merchandise from Old Navy at 101 Evergreen Way.  Vasquez was processed and held in state custody on …
Fire Station Thief: Police Search For Man Who Burgled CT Department Fire Station Thief: Police Search For Man Who Burgled CT Department
Fire Station Thief: Police Search For Man Who Burgled CT Department Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man who was caught stealing equipment from a Connecticut fire station. The Middlesex County incident occurred on Sunday, Dec. 25 in the town of Middlefield. At around 9:40 p.m., a man walked into the Middlefield Fire Department’s apparatus bay, located at 406 Jackson Hill Road, using the side door. A surveillance camera in the department caught the man walking in, and he disappeared behind a fire truck before reappearing and walking out with the stolen property – two lime green Motorola portable radios with the words “Middle…
Pickpocket Thief Working Darien Trader Joe's, Police Say Pickpocket Thief Working Darien Trader Joe's, Police Say
Pickpocket Thief Working Darien Trader Joe's, Police Say In the past two weeks, two women have had their wallets stolen out of their purses while shopping at a Fairfield County supermarket.  The first incident took place at the Darien Trader Joe's store at 436 Post Road when the victim told police she went to pay for her groceries her wallet was missing from her purse, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police.  She was later notified by her credit card company that someone had attempted to use the card at Target in Stamford. The second incident took place at the same grocery store on Sunday, Nov. 25 when another woman was miss…
Former Milford Police Officer Charged With Stealing $184K From PBA, Cops Say Former Milford Police Officer Charged With Stealing $184K From PBA, Cops Say
Former Milford Police Officer Charged With Stealing $184K From PBA, Cops Say A former Connecticut police sergeant has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $184,000 from a Police Benevolent Association.  New Haven County resident Peter Parks, 42, of Milford was arrested on Monday, Nov. 27 for the theft over a period of several years from the Milford PBA, Milford Police said. Parks, who served as president of the non-profit organization, resigned from the department when a termination hearing was scheduled after an internal affairs investigation found evidence that he had stolen the money, the department said. Hired in 2004 by Milford Police, Parks was…
'John' Shoots At Prostitute With CT History After 'Golden Shower' At PA Days Inn: Police 'John' Shoots At Prostitute With CT History After 'Golden Shower' At PA Days Inn: Police
'John' Shoots At Prostitute With CT History After 'Golden Shower' At PA Days Inn: Police A man is in the hospital and a Washington, DC woman — who previously pleaded guilty to prostitution in Maryland — has been arrested in Pennsylvania after a bizarre situation at a Days Inn, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 20.  Brittany Kemi Abosede, 34 originally from the US Capitol City of Washington, most recently of York, PA, was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 19, in what Northern York County Regional police Lt. Gregg Anderson called a "shots fired" incident.  Abosede was found by NYCRPD officers who were responding to the incident in the parking lot of the Days Inn located at 334 Arse…
Know Them? Duo Uses Baby Carriages To Hide Thefts At CT Store: Police Know Them? Duo Uses Baby Carriages To Hide Thefts At CT Store: Police
Know Them? Duo Uses Baby Carriages To Hide Thefts At CT Store: Police Authorities are asking for help in finding three people suspected of stealing from a Connecticut store, including two who used baby carriages to hide their thefts, police said. The thefts happened at an unnamed Hartford County retail establishment in Enfield, Enfield Police announced on Sunday, Oct. 8.  According to the department, two out of the three suspects had been pushing baby carriages with children inside and had used the carriages to hide the theft.  Anyone with any information regarding the suspects or thefts is asked to contact Enfield Police Sgt. Montas at 860-763-640…
Know Them? Meats, Pokemon Cards Taken From CT Stop & Shop Location, Police Say Know Them? Meats, Pokemon Cards Taken From CT Stop & Shop Location, Police Say
Know Them? Meats, Pokemon Cards Taken From CT Stop & Shop Location, Police Say Authorities are asking for help in identifying two men who allegedly stole various items, including over $500 worth of Pokemon cards, from a Stop & Shop supermarket in Connecticut. The thefts both happened at a Stop & Shop in New London County located at 155 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) in Waterford, the town's police department announced on Friday, Sept. 22. The first of the thefts happened on Thursday, Sept. 14, when a man was allegedly caught stealing various meats on the supermarket's surveillance cameras.  The second incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 19, when a second…
Oil Thief Caught Siphoning From Popular CT Restaurant: Police Oil Thief Caught Siphoning From Popular CT Restaurant: Police
Oil Thief Caught Siphoning From Popular CT Restaurant: Police A New York man was caught stealing cooking oil from a local Connecticut restaurant in an early-morning escapade, police said. The New Haven County incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 30, in Milford, the city’s police department announced. At approximately 3:50 a.m., Milford Police spotted a white tanker in the side parking lot of Lasse’s Restaurant, located at 611 Bridgeport Avenue. Upon investigation, officers saw Westchester County resident Wilfredo Santiago, age 38, actively stealing oil from a vat off the side of the restaurant. Santiago, a resident of Yonkers, reportedly admitte…
Former Norwalk School Bookkeeper Stole $35K, Police Say Former Norwalk School Bookkeeper Stole $35K, Police Say
Former Norwalk School Bookkeeper Stole $35K, Police Say A former Fairfield County school bookkeeper has been charged with felony larceny after allegedly stealing more than $35,000, police said. Marilyn Knox, age 67, of Norwalk, was charged on Wednesday, Aug. 30, for stealing money while employed at Brien McMahon High School. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski, of the Norwalk Police, on Tuesday, June 20, the Norwalk Public Schools contacted the Norwalk Police Department regarding a previously employed staff member who committed thefts over an extended period of time.  An investigation by the Detective Bureau revealed that Knox, who…
Same Store Burglarized Twice By 8 Suspects Including Stratford Man: Police Same Store Burglarized Twice By 8 Suspects Including Stratford Man: Police
Same Store Burglarized Twice By 8 Suspects Including Stratford Man: Police A total of eight suspects from Connecticut face charges after stealing from the same Hudson Valley store in two separate incidents, police said. The first of the thefts happened on Tuesday, Aug. 8 just after 4 p.m., when Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies saw several suspects entering and leaving an unnamed store in Southeast and delivering items to a vehicle in the parking lot.  According to the Sheriff's Office, the suspects were dressed in bubble jackets which were out of place in the warm weather, and appeared to be hiding items under them.  Sheriff's deputies then quickly took…
CT Woman In Stolen Vehicle Rams Cruisers, Almost Hits Officer, Police Say CT Woman In Stolen Vehicle Rams Cruisers, Almost Hits Officer, Police Say
CT Woman In Stolen Vehicle Rams Cruisers, Almost Hits Officer, Police Say A Connecticut woman was charged with four counts of alleged evading responsibility after she was caught in a stolen vehicle and rammed police vehicles and nearly hit an officer in an effort to get away. The incident took place in Hartford County on Tuesday, July 1 in the parking lot at 1428 Pleasant Valley Road in Manchester. Lt. Ryan Shea of the Manchester Police said officers located a stolen vehicle that had been reported stolen and was allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident at Dick's Sports Goods several hours before. Upon locating the stolen 2012 Nissan Altima taken from Hartfor…
Know Them? Trio Steals Woman's Wallet At Darien Stop & Shop Know Them? Trio Steals Woman's Wallet At Darien Stop & Shop
Know Them? Trio Steals Woman's Wallet At Darien Stop & Shop Police are asking the public for help after three people allegedly stole a Fairfield County woman's wallet at a popular supermarket. The incident occurred in Darien at the Stop & Shop on Old Kings Highway on Thursday, July 13. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police, the victim reported that while shopping for groceries, her wallet was stolen.  The victim told police she was approached by a woman who needed help reading a label and also asked if the victim had glasses she could borrow. The victim unzipped her purse to retrieve her glasses and forg…
$36K Worth Of Golf Carts Stolen From CT Club: Suspects At Large, Police Say $36K Worth Of Golf Carts Stolen From CT Club: Suspects At Large, Police Say
$36K Worth Of Golf Carts Stolen From CT Club: Suspects At Large, Police Say Authorities are asking for help from the public in finding four suspects who stole three golf carts worth $12,000 each from a golf club in Hartford County.  The theft happened on Friday, June 19 just after 12:40 p.m., when Bristol Police responded to a burglar alarm at Chippanee Golf Club located at 6 Marsh Rd. and found that the store building housing carts had been broken into.  According to the department, officers reviewed video surveillance and determined that four suspects had taken five carts from the building. Two of these stolen carts were later found on the cou…
Duo Wanted For Stealing Norwalk Woman's Purse After Changing Tire Duo Wanted For Stealing Norwalk Woman's Purse After Changing Tire
Duo Wanted For Stealing Norwalk Woman's Purse After Changing Tire Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help identifying two men wanted for stealing a woman's purse after helping her change a tire. The incident took place in Norwalk around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24 at the Exxon gas station located at 452 Westport Ave.  The men, described as being Hispanic in their late 20s, assisted a woman changed her tire and took her purse, and fled in a white 4-door sedan, possibly a Nissan, said Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police.d The woman told police that they told her they were brothers. "We are asking for the public’s help in identifyin…
Princess The Hairless Cat Stolen From Shelton Motel Returned To Owner Months After Theft Princess The Hairless Cat Stolen From Shelton Motel Returned To Owner Months After Theft
Princess The Hairless Cat Stolen From Shelton Motel Returned To Owner Months After Theft Princess the beloved hairless cat stolen from a Fairfield County hotel room has been returned to its owner some four months after being taken.  The theft took place in Shelton on Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn on Old Stratford Road.  During the burglary, Princess was taken along with some $8,5000 in goods including Gucci and Fendi handbags, Shelton Police said. Detectives conducted a thorough investigation which resulted in the arrest on Wednesday, Feb. 1, of 20-year-old Zyair Lopez, and 24-year-old Toni Douglas-Alves, both of Bridgeport. But police were unabl…
Criminal Impersonation: CT Woman Used Stolen Debit Card To Go On Shopping Spree, Police Say Criminal Impersonation: CT Woman Used Stolen Debit Card To Go On Shopping Spree, Police Say
Criminal Impersonation: CT Woman Used Stolen Debit Card To Go On Shopping Spree, Police Say A 22-year-old Connecticut woman is accused of trying to take over a woman's financial life after someone stole her wallet, authorities said.  Litchfield County resident Audrey Bennett, of Woodbury, faces two counts of criminal impersonation and one charge each of identity theft, theft, and criminal attempt of larceny, Wallingford Police said on Friday, May 12. A New Haven County woman called Wallingford police on Jan. 17 after someone used her information to buy a new iPhone 14 from AT&T, authorities said. The woman told investigators that someone had stolen her wallet from her car…
Mail Theft: CT Postal Carrier Charged With Stealing Packages, Distributing Cocaine Mail Theft: CT Postal Carrier Charged With Stealing Packages, Distributing Cocaine
Mail Theft: CT Postal Carrier Charged With Stealing Packages, Distributing Cocaine A US Postal Service mail carrier in Connecticut faces potentially decades in prison after federal agents say he stole mail and distributed cocaine.  New Haven County resident Shawn R. Fuller, age 36, of Hamden, is charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and three counts of theft of mail by a postal employee, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. Fuller was released on a $100,000 bond, the prosecutor said. Fuller, who worked at a post office in Meriden, was under investigation for stealing mail when investigators said they saw him open two packages on April 1…
Post Office Carjacker Nabbed After Foot Chase In Shelton, Police Say Post Office Carjacker Nabbed After Foot Chase In Shelton, Police Say
Post Office Carjacker Nabbed After Foot Chase In Shelton, Police Say A man was nabbed for allegedly robbing and carjacking an elderly woman at a post office in Fairfield County. The incident occurred on Friday, April 14, at the Shelton downtown Post Office. According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, an elderly went to the downtown Post Office and used the drop mailbox when an unknown Hispanic man entered the rear seat of her vehicle and asked her for money.  The victim gave the suspect money and after the suspect, identified as Francisco Delgado, age 33, of Shelton, told the victim to get out of the vehicle.  Delgado&nb…
Teen Dies After Jumping Out Of Stolen Vehicle, Into CT Reservoir, Police Say Teen Dies After Jumping Out Of Stolen Vehicle, Into CT Reservoir, Police Say
Teen Dies After Jumping Out Of Stolen Vehicle, Into CT Reservoir, Police Say A Connecticut teen who was allegedly in a stolen vehicle drowned after running from police and jumping into a nearby reservoir.  The incident took place in New Haven County around 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 28 on Grilleytown Road in Waterbury. A Waterbury officer was patrolling the area of Grilleytown Road when he came upon an abandoned stolen vehicle out of Millertown, New York, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. Shortly after recovering this stolen vehicle, the officer located another stolen motor vehicle out of Ridgefield, parked, occupied, on Sage Drive. As the o…
Trader Joe's Thieves Nabbed In Darien: Duo Caught With Wallet, Phones, Police Say Trader Joe's Thieves Nabbed In Darien: Duo Caught With Wallet, Phones, Police Say
Trader Joe's Thieves Nabbed In Darien: Duo Caught With Wallet, Phones, Police Say A Darien Police detective on the lookout for wallet thieves at the Darien Trader Joe's nabbed two men who allegedly stole a woman's wallet and several cell phones. The incident took place around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10 at Trader Joe's at 436 Post Road. The Darien detective was aware of numerous thefts of wallets occurring at Trader Joe's in Darien and others in surrounding towns and was looking for suspicious activity, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police. While sitting in the parking lot he spotted two men walking from Post Road and entering the store.  The de…
Moving Company Employee Stole Watch From Darien Home, Police Say Moving Company Employee Stole Watch From Darien Home, Police Say
Moving Company Employee Stole Watch From Darien Home, Police Say A moving company employee from Bridgeport is charged with stealing a watch from a woman's Darien home and then pawning it, police said.  The original incident happened on Monday, July 25, 2022, when a group of movers was helping a designer lift furniture at the victim's home in Darien. The watch was then reported stolen on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, by the victim, according to Darien Police Sgt. Dan Skoumbros.  During the investigation into the theft, police determined that one of the movers was 38-year-old Jamar Blackburn of Bridgeport. Darien Police then contacted Bridgeport Pol…
500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say 500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say
500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say Two New York men have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than 500 gallons of used cooking oil at a Connecticut restaurant. The men, both from Westchester County, were stopped in Litchfield County in Harwinton around 5:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. According to Connecticut State Police, the duo, identified as Yonkers residents Jeyson Santiago, age 25, and Isaac Then, age 25, were stopped after troopers received a 911 call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked near a restaurant in Harwinton. Troopers located the vehicle fleeing the scene, but were able to stop it on Route 8. Troopers de…
Know Them? Duo Wanted In Fairfield County For Stealing From Store, Police Say Know Them? Duo Wanted In Fairfield County For Stealing From Store, Police Say
Know Them? Duo Wanted In Fairfield County For Stealing From Store, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help identifying two men wanted in connection with the theft of eight car batteries from an auto parts store. The incident took place in Stamford around 5:30 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Advanced Auto store. Sgt. Sean Scanlan said the two men walked out of the store with eight car batteries valued at more than $2,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact 203-977- 4407.