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Man Admits To Smash-Grab Robbery At Gucci Store In Mass Man Admits To Smash-Grab Robbery At Gucci Store In Mass
Man Admits To Smash-Grab Robbery At Gucci Store In Mass A Maryland man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a high-end outlet store in Massachusetts and then attempting to take the haul back to the DC area, federal authorities announced. Baltimore native Nathaniel Owens, 33, admitted to his role in a smash and grab at the Gucci store in the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham with two others, according to officials. Owens, cohorts Linworth Hayes Crawford III and Ronald Patterson, Jr. were indicted by a federal grand jury in January 2023 following their arrests.…

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by Zak Failla
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MA Man Uses Magnet To Steal From Target, Takes Over $600 Worth Of Items: Police MA Man Uses Magnet To Steal From Target, Takes Over $600 Worth Of Items: Police
MA Man Uses Magnet To Steal From Target, Takes Over $600 Worth Of Items: Police A Massachusetts man faces charges after allegedly using a magnet to steal more than $600 worth of items from a Target in Connecticut.  The theft happened in Hartford County on Saturday, Feb. 18 around 3 p.m., when police in South Windsor responded to the Target at 125 Buckland Hills Dr. for a reported ongoing shoplifting incident, according to Sgt. Mark Cleverdon.  Once arriving at the store, officers stopped 67-year-old Richard Hazeldine of Springfield outside the main entrance and found him in possession of $617.87 worth of stolen items, as well as a magnet used to remove securi…

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by Ben Crnic
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I'll Be Stealing Again By 6: Repeat Thief Tells Cops They Can't Stop Him: Police I'll Be Stealing Again By 6: Repeat Thief Tells Cops They Can't Stop Him: Police
I'll Be Stealing Again By 6: Repeat Thief Tells Cops They Can't Stop Him: Police A man has to have a code. For one Springfield man, that's stealing from pharmacies, authorities said. He is so committed to his craft that when police arrested him earlier this week, he brazenly told the officers, "I'll be out on bail and back at Walgreens at 6 a.m.," officials said.  Andrew Cronin, 24, was arrested around 2 a.m. Friday morning, Jan 20, when officers spotted him riding his bike near the intersection of Allen and Orange streets, Springfield police said. He is well known to authorities, and they knew he had an outstanding felony warrant connected to a 2017 shooting. …

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by Josh Lanier
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More Charges For Couple Who Ran $1M Organized Crime Ring Out Of Video Store: Worcester DA More Charges For Couple Who Ran $1M Organized Crime Ring Out Of Video Store: Worcester DA
More Charges For Couple Who Ran $1M Organized Crime Ring Out Of Video Store: Worcester DA A 68-year-old Lancaster man is accused of employing an army of drug addicts and professional shoplifters to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from stores across Worcester County and reselling the items out of a Leominster strip mall, authorities said. A 43-year-old Fitchburg woman is accused of helping him organize the scheme. John F Duplease Jr. and Penny Williams were arrested last year, but the charges against them continue to pile up. A grand jury this week indicted Duplease on charges of being the leader of an organized retail theft enterprise, aggravated orga…

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by Josh Lanier
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Suspected Auburn Thief Hoped To Look Good For Mugshot After Allegedly Swiping $21K In Jewelry Suspected Auburn Thief Hoped To Look Good For Mugshot After Allegedly Swiping $21K In Jewelry
Suspected Auburn Thief Hoped To Look Good For Mugshot After Allegedly Swiping $21K In Jewelry A 28-year-old Waterbury, CT., man made nearly every mistake he could before he allegedly stole $21,500 in jewelry from an Auburn mall earlier this week, police said.  Jaquel Newsome was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 18, after a quick-thinking cop noticed a suspicious car in the parking lot and trusted his instincts to check it out, the Auburn Police Department said.  The officer drove through the Auburn Mall parking lot around 4 p.m. and noticed a car parked in the fire lane in the wrong direction with a license plate belonging to another vehicle. They turned around to take another lo…

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by Josh Lanier
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Duo From Region Used Theft Method 'To Attempt To Go Undetected' At Marshalls, Police Say Duo From Region Used Theft Method 'To Attempt To Go Undetected' At Marshalls, Police Say
Duo From Region Used 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…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man, 18, Caught Stealing $700 Worth Of Legos From Massachusetts Target Man, 18, Caught Stealing $700 Worth Of Legos From Massachusetts Target
Man, 18, Caught Stealing $700 Worth Of Legos From Massachusetts Target An 18-year-old from Braintree was arrested for stealing more than $700 worth of LEGOS, and other items totaling over $880, from a Plainville Target, authorities said.  Sabbyjory Jean-Baptiste ran out of the Target, located at 91 Taunton Street, after loading the items into a shopping cart after 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, Plainville Police said on Facebook.  Target Theft and Arrest, Saturday July 16 2022 On July 16 2022, at about 6:02 PM, Plainville Police were dispatched to... Posted by Plainville MA Police Department on Sunday, July 17, 2022 He then ran to a Dunkin' Donuts across t…

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by David Cifarelli
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Know Her? Woman Accused Of Shoplifting From Business In Western Mass Know Her? Woman Accused Of Shoplifting From Business In Western Mass
Know Her? Woman Accused Of Shoplifting From Business In Western Mass If you recognize this woman, authorities in Hampden County want to hear from you. She was caught on camera allegedly shoplifting from a business on Memorial Avenue in West Springfield, according to police. The theft occurred at around 12:30 p.m on Sunday, May 22. When a store employee confronted the woman, she resisted giving back the stolen merchandise and left, police said. She reportedly took off in a black Honda Civic. Anyone with information is asked to contact West Springfield Police at 413-263-3210 extension 229.  Anonymous tips can also be sent via text with the word SOLV…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Officer Severely Bitten By Woman During Arrest In Western Mass, Police Say Officer Severely Bitten By Woman During Arrest In Western Mass, Police Say
Officer Severely Bitten By Woman During Arrest In Western Mass, Police Say A Western Massachusetts police officer was seriously injured after being bitten by a woman while off-duty. The incident took place in Hamden County around 2:30 p.m., Friday, April 22, in Ludlow. The attack occurred when an off-duty Ludlow police officer entered the Big Y Supermarket on Center Street in Ludlow and observed suspicious activities by a woman inside the store, said Chief Daniel J. Valadas, of the Ludlow Police. The off-duty officer went to alert the store manager of what he suspected to be shoplifting in progress, but the woman exited the store with a carriage fu…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Know Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Nearly A Dozen Shoplifting Incidents In Western Mass Know Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Nearly A Dozen Shoplifting Incidents In Western Mass
Know Him? Man Wanted In Connection To Nearly A Dozen Shoplifting Incidents In Western Mass Police investigators in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a wanted suspect tied to nearly a dozen shopliftings in the region. In Hampden County, police issued an alert and released surveillance photos of a wanted man known to target local businesses in West Springfield. According to the West Springfield Police Department, the man (pictured above) has been linked to at least 11 shoplifting incidents from a business in the city beginning in November 2021. In total, it is believed that the shoplifter has stolen approximately $2,000 worth of…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Larceny At Beauty Store In Region Man Wanted For Larceny At Beauty Store In Region
Man Wanted For Larceny At Beauty Store In Region 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…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Know Her? Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect From Region Know Her? Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect From Region
Know Her? Police Looking To ID Larceny Suspect From Region 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…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Four Charged With Shoplifting At Big Y In Western Mass Four Charged With Shoplifting At Big Y In Western Mass
Four Charged With Shoplifting At Big Y In Western Mass Four suspects are facing a host of charges after being busted with illegal drugs, a handgun, and other suspicious items during an investigation into shoplifting in Western Massachusetts. In Hampden County, the East Longmeadow Police Department received a report of four people shoplifting from the Big Y Supermarket on North Main Street at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. An employee at the score provided officers with a description of the suspects and the vehicle they fled in, which was later located near the Big Y. During the traffic stop, investigating officers located sus…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Shoplifting Suspect In Western Mass Alert Issued For Shoplifting Suspect In Western Mass
Alert Issued For Shoplifting Suspect In Western Mass Recognize him? Police investigators in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a wanted suspect who was caught on camera robbing an area liquor store. The West Springfield Police Department released a photo of a wanted man who allegedly ran out of Rotary Liquors on Park Street with two bottles of stolen liquor at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24. According to police, the stolen liquor had a total value of $158. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or shoplifting incident has been asked to contact West Springfield Police de…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Ask Public's Help In Finding Suspect In Western Mass Liquor Store Theft Police Ask Public's Help In Finding Suspect In Western Mass Liquor Store Theft
Police Ask Public's Help In Finding Suspect In Western Mass Liquor Store Theft An alert has been issued by police in Western Massachusetts as they seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect who was caught on camera robbing an area liquor store. Detectives in Hampden County from the Westfield Police Department released a video of a suspect who allegedly walked into a local liquor store, picked out several items, and proceeded to walk out of the building without even attempting to pay for the products. In the video, the suspect can be seen wearing dark-colored shorts, a t-shirt with a black and white tiger on it, sneakers, a blue hat, and light b…

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by Zak Failla
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Know Them Or This Car? Please Seek Suspects In Incident At Western Mass Package Store Know Them Or This Car? Please Seek Suspects In Incident At Western Mass Package Store
Know Them Or This Car? Please Seek Suspects In Incident At Western Mass Package Store Police are asking the public for help identifying two men who allegedly were involved in a shoplifting incident in Hampshire County. The incident took place around 9:20 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, at a local package store in Southampton, police said. The men left the area in a dark blue compact sedan.  Know this vehicle?Southampton Police Department Please contact the Southampton Police Department at 413-527-1120 with any information.  Your call may remain confidential.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Leader Of $1M Shoplifting Ring Busted In Massachusetts, State Police Say Leader Of $1M Shoplifting Ring Busted In Massachusetts, State Police Say
Leader Of $1M Shoplifting Ring Busted In Massachusetts, State Police Say A months-long investigation led to the arrest of a Massachusetts man for running an alleged large shoplifting enterprise that earned him more than $1 million. The investigation began in February 2020, when Trooper Joseph Hall made a traffic stop in Leominster which resulted in one of the vehicle’s occupants being arrested for outstanding warrants, said the Massachusetts State Police. After the arrest, the rest of the occupants, including the boyfriend of the person arrested, were allowed to leave, according to police.  A short time later a BOLO was issued for the same vehicle regardin…

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by Kathy Reakes