Police Officer Interrupts Burglary In Progress At CT Store

Police in Connecticut continue to investigate after an officer interrupted a burglary in progress at a store.

A police officer interrupted a burglary in progress at an area store.
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02/13/2021 11:00 a.m.

The incident took place around 3 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, at JJ's News & Variety at 255 Main St., in Windsor Locks when the officer interrupted the burglar, said Windsor Locks Police.

A piece of curbing was thrown through the window to gain access, police said.

The suspect fled in a light gray Nissan Altima north on Route 159 and was pursued until it entered I-91, police said.

The case is under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 860-627-1461.

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