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Kylo Simons, of Hartford, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, according to Connecticut State Police.
Police said Simons was charged with:
- Second-degree larceny
- Criminal impersonation
- Third-degree burglary
State police said Simons was involved in a bail scam where a caller posed as the New Fairfield couple's grandson and said he was in jail.
The caller then told the couple not to tell other family members, and a scammer posing as the couple's grandson's attorney demanded money for the grandson's release, authorities said.
Police said Simons came to the couple's home to collect the money.
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