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Fairfield County Apple Store Burglarized, 13 iPhones Stolen Fairfield County Apple Store Burglarized, 13 iPhones Stolen
Fairfield County Apple Store Burglarized, 13 iPhones Stolen Police in Fairfield County are searching for suspects who allegedly burglarized an Apple Store, making off with 13 items. The burglary took place around 2:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25 at the Greenwich store on Greenwich Avenue. The Greenwich Police Department was alerted to the break-in by an in-store alarm and responding officers found the front door shattered on the sidewalk, said Captain Mark E. Zuccerella of the Greenwich Police. The suspects tried to steal approximately 13 iPhones, Zuccerella said. The phones were recovered by officers near the scene of the Apple Store. The of…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Women Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Fairfield County, Police Say Two Women Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Fairfield County, Police Say
Two Women Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Fairfield County, Police Say Police are asking the public for help identifying two women wanted in connection with a burglary. The theft took place in Fairfield County on Thursday, Aug. 19 at the Crunch Fitness Gym located at 770 Connecticut Ave., in Norwalk. According to Lieutenant Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police, credit cards were stolen from a vehicle and then used in multiple stores, with a value totaling over $15,000 in charges.  Detectives recovered video of the two unknown women, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Fitz…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Three Vehicles Stolen From Fairfield County Auto Dealership, Police Say Three Vehicles Stolen From Fairfield County Auto Dealership, Police Say
Three Vehicles Stolen From Fairfield County Auto Dealership, Police Say Three vehicles were stolen from a Fairfield County auto dealership. Stratford Police said officers responded to a reported burglary at Blasius South, a dealership at 280 Ferry Blvd., around 4 a.m., Sunday, August 1, after an unknown person or group of people forced their way into the business. Possibly three cars were stolen from the dealership, said Capt. Frank Eannotti.  He said the building was also damaged during the theft. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 203-385-4100 or 203-385-4140.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Nabbed For Using Bank Cards Stolen Out Of Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Day Man Nabbed For Using Bank Cards Stolen Out Of Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Day
Man Nabbed For Using Bank Cards Stolen Out Of Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Day A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a wallet out of an unlocked vehicle and using bank cards inside to make purchases. Kalil Walls, age 18, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Darien Police for a motor vehicle burglary in which a wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle, said Sgt. James Palmieri. The victim informed officers that the bank cards from the wallet had been used that morning in Waterbury, in New Haven County.  Based on security camera footage at the establishments where the victim’s cards were used, Walls was identified as a suspect.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Accused Of Breaking Into CT Home While Naked Man Accused Of Breaking Into CT Home While Naked
Man Accused Of Breaking Into CT Home While Naked Police apprehended a naked man who allegedly broke into a Connecticut home. The incident took place in New Haven County just before 9 a.m., on Thursday, July 15, when a Wallingford resident returned home and found the naked man inside the home, said Sgt. Stephen Jaques. The homeowner immediately left and called the police, he said. When officers arrived on the scene, they found the man, identified as Ian Wigget, age 41, inside the home.  It was determined that Wigget had gained entry to the home by breaking a window. Numerous attempts were made to contact Wigget at his mos…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT 17-Year-Old Accused Of Breaking Into Several Cars CT 17-Year-Old Accused Of Breaking Into Several Cars
CT 17-Year-Old Accused Of Breaking Into Several Cars A 17-year-old is facing multiple burglary and larceny charges for his alleged involvement in a number of vehicle break-ins in Connecticut. Police in Hartford County said a group of people was breaking into vehicles in Enfield at about 2:30 a.m. on July 4. Police said the midnight patrol shift set up tire deflation devices along potential escape routes. The devices are used to safely release tire air pressure. The individuals involved in the burglary reportedly fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, which was later found disabled in East Windsor.  The police department noted that state po…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Know Him? CT State Police Looking To ID Suspect Who Stole Items From Fast Track Station Know Him? CT State Police Looking To ID Suspect Who Stole Items From Fast Track Station
Know Him? CT State Police Looking To ID Suspect Who Stole Items From Fast Track Station Connecticut State Police are asking the public for help identifying a man wanted for allegedly breaking into a Fast Track Station and stealing numerous items. The incident took place around 6 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, when troopers assigned to Troop H-Hartford were dispatched to the New Britain Fast Track Station after receiving reports of two trucks and a storage unit that were broken into. Several items were taken from the premises including lawn equipment and tools, state police said. Video surveillance showed a visual of the suspect that committed the crime. The suspect is described as…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Burglary Suspect Caught After Fleeing At High Rate Of Speed, Police Say CT Burglary Suspect Caught After Fleeing At High Rate Of Speed, Police Say
CT Burglary Suspect Caught After Fleeing At High Rate Of Speed, Police Say Police apprehended a Massachusetts man wanted for burglarizing an occupied Connecticut home before fleeing at a high rate of speed. Michael Mesick, age 31, of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, in Hampden County, was arrested around noon Monday, June 14, after the homeowner interrupted an active burglary in his home in Windsor Locks. After being caught in the home, and as Windsor Locks police converged on the area, Mesick fled, traveling at a high rate of speed making it impossible for a pursuit, said the Windsor Locks Police. Officers were able to keep track of Mesick as he avoided a stop-stic…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Teen Nabbed Breaking Into Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say Teen Nabbed Breaking Into Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say
Teen Nabbed Breaking Into Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say A teen was arrested for allegedly breaking into several vehicles in a Fairfield County neighborhood after another suspect escaped capture by ramming a police vehicle. According to Trumbull Police, Christian Vargas, age 18, of Waterbury, was apprehended around 3 a.m., on Monday, June 14, after a resident reported seeing an individual checking the doors of vehicles that were parked in their driveway at the intersection of Devellis Drive and Park Lane. Vargas was found walking in a nearby driveway of where thefts occurred, said Lt. Brian Weir. A resident reported that they…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say A Fairfield County has been arrested in connection with two alleged burglaries in 2019 and 2020. Carlos Morales-Rodriguez, age 45, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, June 2, for the two residential burglaries in Monroe in January of 2019 and March 2020. In the 2019 burglary, Monroe Police responded to a home on Bugg Hill Road where they discovered forced entry had been made through a rear screen door, said Lt. Stephen Corrone. The homeowner reported 25 folding chairs valued at $250 were stolen from the porch area. During the processing of the home, detectives collected items o…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Armed Thief Nabbed For Taking Packages From Front Porch In Fairfield County, Police Say Armed Thief Nabbed For Taking Packages From Front Porch In Fairfield County, Police Say
Armed Thief Nabbed For Taking Packages From Front Porch In Fairfield County, Police Say An armed Connecticut teen has just been arrested for allegedly breaking into vehicles and taking packages off of a front porch in Fairfield County last summer.  During the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 26, Fairfield Police were alerted to several motor vehicles that were broken into in the Lake Hills section of town, said Lt. Antonio Granata. Police received reports from eight separate residents in the Lake Hills area reporting their vehicles were entered overnight and their personal belongings were stolen, Granta said. In one of the incidents, a victim on Papurah Road had his w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fairfield County Man Nabbed For CT Coffee Shop Burglary Fairfield County Man Nabbed For CT Coffee Shop Burglary
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For CT Coffee Shop Burglary A Connecticut man has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing a popular coffee shop. Freddie Ramos, age 29, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Tuesday, May 4 for the burglary at the Little Lasse's Coffee Soft in Milford, which took place in December 2020, said the Milford Police. During the burglary, police say Ramos smashed the front door smashed stole an ATM machine. An investigation led officers to. Ramos who was charged with:  Burglary Larceny  Criminal mischief Conspiracy to commit burglary Conspiracy to commit larceny Conspiracy to commit criminal mischief  Ramos w…

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by Kathy Reakes