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Fairfield County Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs In Vehicle During Stop, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs In Vehicle During Stop, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs In Vehicle During Stop, Police Say A Connecticut man was allegedly nabbed with weapons and drugs after police were called to a store for a shopper acting suspiciously. Fairfield County resident Oscar Rosado-Nazario, age 40, of Bridgeport, was charged on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in New Haven County in the Walmart parking lot in Milford. According to Milford Police, an employee at Dick's Sporting Goods called to report a shoplifter that was "acting suspiciously." When police arrived, Rosado-Nazario had already left the store, but the employee described the vehicle he left in. A short while later police said an officer spotted…
Know Them? Duo Steals Over $2K Worth Of Breast Pumps From CT Walmart Know Them? Duo Steals Over $2K Worth Of Breast Pumps From CT Walmart
Know Them? Duo Steals Over $2K Worth Of Breast Pumps From CT Walmart Authorities in Connecticut are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects accused of stealing several breast pumps worth over $2,000 from a Walmart. On Thursday, Nov. 30 at around 10:30 a.m. in New London County, the two suspects entered the Walmart store at 155 Parkway North in Waterford after leaving another Walmart location in Norwich.  The suspects then proceeded to grab five breast pumps valued at $2,055 and leave the store without trying to pay for them, police said. The suspects left in a white SUV that was depicted in surveillance images released by the departmen…
Men Steal $6K In Merchandise From CT Dick's Sporting Goods, Police Say Men Steal $6K In Merchandise From CT Dick's Sporting Goods, Police Say
Men Steal $6K In Merchandise From CT Dick's Sporting Goods, Police Say A 19-year-old man was nabbed with more than $6,000 in stolen merchandise from Dick's Sporting Goods, while his two accomplices managed to get away, police said.   The incident occurred in New Haven County in Milford on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the Dick's Sporting Goods store on Boston Post Road. According to Milford Police, officers responded to the store after receiving a shoplifting complaint. The loss prevention officer told police that Terrell Davis, age 19, of Saginaw, Michigan, and two other males select merchandise and bring them to the register,  police said. …
Target Thieves Use Fake Name, Found With Drugs In CT: Police Target Thieves Use Fake Name, Found With Drugs In CT: Police
Target Thieves Use Fake Name, Found With Drugs In CT: Police A duo accused of stealing hundreds from a Connecticut Target was also found to be in possession of drugs and under a false name, police said. It happened on Sunday, Aug. 27 in New Haven County when the two Christopher Connors, age 45, and Nicholas Clark, age 43, reportedly walked into the Milford Target located at 1191 Boston Post Road (Route 1). The duo put merchandise, totaling over $250, into a reusable shopping bag and walked out of the store without paying, police said. Milford Police detained Connors and Clark, and the Target loss prevention officer identified them as the shop…
Police On Hunt For Man Accused Of Stealing From CT Store Police On Hunt For Man Accused Of Stealing From CT Store
Police On Hunt For Man Accused Of Stealing From CT Store Police in Windham County are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say shoplifted from a store in Putnam.  Connecticut State Troopers were called to the Runnings Store, at 44 Providence Pike, on June 13 just after 2 p.m. to reports of a theft in progress, authorities said. But the man had run away by the time police arrived.  Authorities released security video of the man in the hopes someone may recognize him and contact investigators.  State troopers ask anyone with information about the theft or who can identify the man to contact investigators at 860-7…
Duo Caught Stealing From Stop & Shop In Darien: Police Duo Caught Stealing From Stop & Shop In Darien: Police
Duo Caught Stealing From Stop & Shop In Darien: Police Two people face larceny charges after attempting to steal hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a Stop & Shop grocery store in Fairfield County, police said. The arrests stemmed from an incident that happened on Wednesday, May 31 around 2:15 p.m., when police were sent to the Stop & Shop store at 25 Old Kings Hwy North in Darien for a reported shoplifting incident, according to Darien Police Sergeant Dan Skoumbros.  Once they arrived, police found that asset protection employees at the store had detained two suspects who had allegedly left the store without paying …
Shoplifter Nabbed For Threatening Guard With Knife At Trumbull Mall, Police Say Shoplifter Nabbed For Threatening Guard With Knife At Trumbull Mall, Police Say
Shoplifter Nabbed For Threatening Guard With Knife At Trumbull Mall, Police Say A 41-year-old man was caught on a city bus after allegedly brandishing a knife to aid his escape for shoplifting at the Trumbull Mall. Jonathan Sierra, age 41, was apprehended by Trumbull police on Thursday, March 16. At about 4:00 p.m., the Trumbull police were notified of a robbery involving Sierra who pulled a knife on JCPenney loss prevention officers while they were attempting to detain him for shoplifting from the store, said Lt. Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police. JCPenney loss prevention officers spotted Sierra inside the store with an open empty bag and observe…
Woman Charged With Stealing $13K In Goods From Stamford Victoria's Secret Woman Charged With Stealing $13K In Goods From Stamford Victoria's Secret
Woman Charged With Stealing $13K In Goods From Stamford Victoria's Secret A woman who was allegedly part of a well-organized shoplifting ring working with three other women was busted for stealing more than $13,000 in merchandise from a Fairfield County Victoria's Secret. The incident took place in Stamford in May of 2022 when a group of four women who were well organized and equipped with bags to defeat loss prevention detectors went into Victoria's Secret and took $13,000 worth of merchandise, said Sgt. Sean Scanlan, of the Stamford Police. Property Crime officers took the case and with the help of Victoria’s Secret regional loss prevention people and ot…
Women From Fairfield County Accused Of Stealing $2,642 Worth Of Items From Local Store Women From Fairfield County Accused Of Stealing $2,642 Worth Of Items From Local Store
Women From Fairfield County Accused Of Stealing $2,642 Worth Of Items From Local Store Two Fairfield County women have been charged with allegedly shoplifting more than $2,600 in goods from a Connecticut Boscov. The incident took place in New Haven County on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Boscov at 1201 Boston Post Road in Milford. Yeni Cuatencos, age 21, and Maricela Cortez, age 41, both of Bridgeport, were allegedly spotted by a loss prevention officer putting items in a shopping bag and clothes hamper, said the Milford Police. The two women then left the store without paying, police said. The merchandise was valued at $2,642.77, police added. Both were charged with l…
Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Shoplifting Incident In Fairfield County Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Shoplifting Incident In Fairfield County
Know Her? Woman Wanted In Connection To Shoplifting Incident In Fairfield County Police asked the public for help identifying a woman who is accused of shoplifting from a Fairfield County store. The woman is suspected of shoplifting from a store in central Greenwich, the Greenwich Police Department announced on Thursday, Nov. 3. Police did not provide further details about the incident. Authorities asked anyone who can identify the woman to call GPD at 203-622-8004 or contact the confidential tip line/email at 203-622-3333 or TIPS@greenwichct.org.
CT Duo Accused Of Using Theft Method 'To Attempt To Go Undetected' At Marshalls, Police Say CT Duo Accused Of Using Theft Method 'To Attempt To Go Undetected' At Marshalls, Police Say
CT Duo Accused Of Using Theft Method 'To Attempt To Go Undetected' At Marshalls, Police Say Two Connecticut residents are facing larceny charges after police said they attempted to steal merchandise worth more than $260 from Marshalls. Officers in New Haven County responded to a report of shoplifting from a loss prevention officer at the store, located at 1413 Boston Post Road in Milford, at about 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, according to the Milford Police Department. Police said a man and woman, later identified as 40-year-old Robert Cosmos and 41-year-old Kimberly Cosmos, both of Thomaston, were seen taking merchandise from the store without paying. Officers sto…
Man Charged With Stealing Some $35K In Goods From Westport Ulta Beauty Store Man Charged With Stealing Some $35K In Goods From Westport Ulta Beauty Store
Man Charged With Stealing Some $35K In Goods From Westport Ulta Beauty Store Surveillance footage led to the arrest of a man for allegedly helping steal more than $25,000 in goods from a Fairfield County Ulta Beauty store in seven incidents.  The incidents took place in Westport between May and July 2021, at Ulta Beauty on Post Road East. According to Lt. David Wolf, of the Westport Police, officers responded to the store seven times to investigate shoplifting incidents, In every case, two or more suspects entered the store, placed a large amount of merchandise in bags or shopping baskets, and then left without paying.  The total amount of …
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Large Amount Of Items From Store In Fairfield County Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Large Amount Of Items From Store In Fairfield County
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Large Amount Of Items From Store In Fairfield County Police asked the public for help locating a man who is wanted for shoplifting a "large amount" of merchandise from a Fairfield County store. The Stratford Police Department posted the announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 24, about a man who is accused of shoplifting from Marshalls. The Marshalls in Stratford is located at 411 Barnum Ave. Police asked anyone with information about the man's identity to contact Officer Pavelus at MPavelus@townofstratford.com or 203-385-4145.
Suspect Nabbed For Robbery At Mall In Fairfield County Suspect Nabbed For Robbery At Mall In Fairfield County
Suspect Nabbed For Robbery At Mall In Fairfield County A man was arrested following his involvement in an alleged shoplifting incident that turned into a robbery at a mall in Fairfield County.  The incident took place around 1 p.m. in Trumbull at the Westfield Trumbull Mall. Howayne Mcintosh, age 35, of Bridgeport, was spotted by JCPenney security selecting various pieces of merchandise where he concealed the items under his oversized clothing, said Lt. Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police Department. Security personnel attempted to apprehend Mcintosh who was cooperative at first but then became aggressive towa…
Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $800 In Merchandise From CT Store Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $800 In Merchandise From CT Store
Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $800 In Merchandise From CT Store A 49-year-old woman was charged after police said she stole more than $800 worth of merchandise from a Connecticut department store. Police responded to a report of shoplifting at Boscov's in New Haven County at about 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, according to the Milford Police Department.  The store is located at 1201 Boston Post Road in Milford, police said. Authorities said a loss prevention officer at the store reported that they saw Towana Stephens, of New Haven, take items from the store without paying. The stolen merchandise was valued at $830.99, authorities said. P…
Man Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From CT Whole Foods, Police Say Man Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From CT Whole Foods, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $300 Worth Of Items From CT Whole Foods, Police Say A 60-year-old man was charged after police said he stole hundreds of dollars worth of shrimp from a Whole Foods Market in Connecticut. Police responded to a report of shoplifting at Whole Foods Market, located at 1686 Boston Post Road in Milford, at about 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, according to the Milford Police Department. Anthony London, of New Haven, was seen on video surveillance taking bags of shrimp and leaving the store without paying, police said. Police said London is known to employees of the store for having shoplifted before. Officers located London in the area and locate…
Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Items From CT Market Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Items From CT Market
Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Items From CT Market A man and a woman were arrested and accused of stealing more than $600 worth of merchandise from a Connecticut market. Police in New Haven County responded to a report of shoplifting at Adams Hometown Market, located at 1391 New Haven Ave. in Milford, at about 4 p.m. on Monday, April 18, according to the Milford Police Department.  Jason Mann, age 50, and 40-year-old Maria Pagan, both residents of New London, were arrested following an investigation and charged with sixth-degree larceny and sixth-degree conspiracy to commit larceny, police said. 
Man Wanted For Larceny At CT Beauty Store Man Wanted For Larceny At CT Beauty Store
Man Wanted For Larceny At CT Beauty Store Recognize him? Police investigators in Connecticut are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for allegedly stealing from an area beauty store. According to detectives in Hartford County, a suspect is wanted after allegedly stealing various items from Ulta Beauty in Enfield, located on Hazard Street, on Thursday, March 31. An alert was issued by the department, which released a photo of the suspect. No other information regarding the man or alleged robbery was provided by investigators. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with inf…
Know Her? Police Seek To ID Fairfield County Larceny Suspect Know Her? Police Seek To ID Fairfield County Larceny Suspect
Know Her? Police Seek To ID Fairfield County Larceny Suspect An alert has been issued by law enforcement agencies in Fairfield County as they attempt to identify and locate a woman wanted for alleged larceny. The Westport Police Department issued an alert as they look to track down a woman who allegedly stole merchandise from an area store at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Friday, March 18. In surveillance photos released by the department, the woman can be seen wearing jeans, black sneakers, and a blue shirt with a black and tan bag. It is unclear what the woman stole from the store. No other descriptive information was provided by the Westport Police …
Man Accused Of Stealing $600 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's Man Accused Of Stealing $600 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's
Man Accused Of Stealing $600 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's A 64-year-old man was busted attempting to steal hundreds of dollars worth of items from the Connecticut Post Mall, police said. Officers from the Milford Police Department were called to Macy’s inside the mall at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, where there was a report of a shoplifting incident, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 21.  According to police, the investigation led to the arrest of New Haven resident Gary Beckford, who was accused of stealing the merchandise and attempting to leave the store without making an attempt to pay. In total, police said that the …
CT Shoplifting Suspect Pepper Sprays Security Guard, Makes Escape, Police Say CT Shoplifting Suspect Pepper Sprays Security Guard, Makes Escape, Police Say
CT Shoplifting Suspect Pepper Sprays Security Guard, Makes Escape, Police Say A woman who allegedly shoplifted items from a Connecticut Walmart store pepper-sprayed an employee as she fled after being stopped, police said. The incident took place in Hartford County just before 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at the Walmart, located at 1400 Framington Ave., in Bristol. According to Lt. Christopher Lennon, of the Bristol Police, the woman was stopped after being spotted placing numerous items in her personal bag.  She then exited the store, and when security personnel stopped her and asked for a receipt, she ignored them and kept walking, Lennon said. When the sec…
Know Her? CT State Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect Know Her? CT State Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect
Know Her? CT State Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect Connecticut State Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect accused of shoplifting from a Walmart. State troopers responded to a report of a shoplifting incident at the Windham County store at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, authorities said.  Police said the Walmart is located at 625 School St. in Putnam. The suspect had left the store before troopers arrived, police said.  State Police provided a photo of the individual investigators are working to identify. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to email trooper Abigail O’Connor at abi…
Trio Wearing Hoods, Facemasks Steal From Stop & Shop In Fairfield County, Police Say Trio Wearing Hoods, Facemasks Steal From Stop & Shop In Fairfield County, Police Say
Trio Wearing Hoods, Facemasks Steal From Stop & Shop In Fairfield County, Police Say Three suspects are wanted after allegedly loading up shopping carts at a Fairfield County supermarket with merchandise and fleeing the store without paying, police said. Shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, it is alleged that the three walked into the Stop & Shop on Old Kings Highway North in Darien and loaded up multiple shopping carts with large containers of Tide and Tide pods. Police said that the trio - who were all wearing hoods and face masks at the time of the shoplifting incident - then exited the store without attempting to pay, fleeing in an older model tan Che…
Trio Nabbed After Police Officer Hit By Car In CT Walmart Shoplifting Incident Trio Nabbed After Police Officer Hit By Car In CT Walmart Shoplifting Incident
Trio Nabbed After Police Officer Hit By Car In CT Walmart Shoplifting Incident A call to police for a shoplifting incident ended with an officer being hit and seriously injured and three people behind bars. The incident began around 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, when Naugatuck Police were dispatched to Walmart at 1100 New Haven Road to investigate the incident.  A Naugatuck Police officer arrived on the scene and interrupted a suspect attempting to enter a waiting vehicle, said police. The suspect, identified as Francis Ibell, engaged the officer in a brief foot chase before being apprehended, according to the Naugatuck Police. While all this was occurring, the get…
Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing $1,140 Worth Of Merchandise From CT Store Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing $1,140 Worth Of Merchandise From CT Store
Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing $1,140 Worth Of Merchandise From CT Store A man and woman were charged with larceny after allegedly stealing more than $1,140 worth of goods from a Connecticut Hollister store. Andres Alvarado, age 28, of Queen Village, and Graciela Novoa, age 57, of Queens, were arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 6 by the Milford Police in New Haven County. Milford Police responded to the store located at 1201 Boston Post Road at the Connecticut Post Mall on the report of a shoplifting that just occurred.  An investigation led to the arrest of both Alvarado and Novoa who are accused of stealing approximately $1,140 worth of merchandi…
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Stealing $260 Worth Of Merchandise From Target Fairfield County Man Accused Of Stealing $260 Worth Of Merchandise From Target
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Stealing $260 Worth Of Merchandise From Target A Fairfield County man has been charged with stealing more than $260 in merchandise from an area Target store.  Jonathan Valentine, age 24, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Saturday, 11, at the Target store in Milford. According to Milford Police, Valentine was arrested after officers responded to the store on a report of a shoplifting that has just occurred. An investigation led to the arrest of Valentine who is accused of stealing more than $260 in goods, police said. He was charged with larceny and released on a promise to appear ticket. 
Woman Accused Of Stealing $626 Worth Of Clothing From Store In Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Stealing $626 Worth Of Clothing From Store In Fairfield County
Woman Accused Of Stealing $626 Worth Of Clothing From Store In Fairfield County A woman was arrested after police said she stole clothes worth more than $600 from a Fairfield County store. Officers responded to a report of shoplifting at Togs, a store located at 66 Elm Street in New Canaan, at about 1:30 p.m. on June 30, authorities said. The stolen items were worth a total of $626, according to the New Canaan Police Department. New Canaan Police said surveillance cameras at Togs and nearby stores and a license plate reader camera helped investigators identify the suspect as Carla Cabrejos, age 39, of Stamford. Cabrejos surrendered herself to police on Monday, A…
Man Charged In $6K Theft From Westport Store Man Charged In $6K Theft From Westport Store
Man Charged In $6K Theft From Westport Store A suspect has been charged for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Fairfield County store with two others. Westport Police said officers responded to a report of shoplifting just before 7 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2020 at the Ulta Beauty located at 1365 Post Road East. Employees told police that three people came into the store and put a large amount of merchandise in a handbasket. The suspects then allegedly left the store without paying and drove away. The merchandise was estimated to be worth a total of about $6,000, police said. At approximately 6:53pm on Augus…
Man, Woman From Fairfield County Nabbed Stealing $2K In Merchandise From Macy's, Police Say Man, Woman From Fairfield County Nabbed Stealing $2K In Merchandise From Macy's, Police Say
Man, Woman From Fairfield County Nabbed Stealing $2K In Merchandise From Macy's, Police Say Man and woman from Fairfield County have been accused of allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from an area Macy's. The Bridgeport residents, Janet Gonzalez, age 42, and Carlos Hernandez, age 32, were arrested on Tuesday, July 27, after shoplifting from the Westfield Trumbull Mall, then attempted to enter a stolen vehicle before running from police. According to Lt. Brian Weir, the two left Macy’s with almost $2000 worth of unpaid-for clothing. Macy’s security initially attempted to stop them, but they left the store.  Trumbull Police officers were&nb…
CT Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing $220 Worth of Merchandise From Store CT Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing $220 Worth of Merchandise From Store
CT Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing $220 Worth of Merchandise From Store A man was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from a popular Connecticut department store.  The Milford Police Department reported that the 45-year-old New Haven man was charged with sixth-degree larceny on Wednesday, July 6. He is accused of stealing more than $220 worth of merchandise from Boscov's.  The business is located at the Connecticut Post Mall at 1201 Boston Post Road (Route 1).
Woman Nabbed For Shoplifting From Supermarket In Westport, Police Say Woman Nabbed For Shoplifting From Supermarket In Westport, Police Say
Woman Nabbed For Shoplifting From Supermarket In Westport, Police Say Police investigators in Fairfield County busted a shoplifter who attempted to steal groceries and items from an area Stop & Shop, officials said. Members of the Westport Police Department responded to the store on 1790 Post Road East at approximately 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, where there was a report of a shoplifter who had been detained by security at the store. According to police, the alleged shoplifter, local resident Maria Palacios, placed groceries and produce items into a reusable bag and attempted to walk out of Stop & Shop without paying. Palacios was taken into cus…