Man Stole High-End Golf Clubs From 10 Glastonbury Homes: Cops

A Glastonbury man is accused of stealing high-end golf clubs from 10 homes in town late last year.

Derek Benson, 29, of Glastonbury, was first arrested in December 2014. Since then, he has been charged in connection with a total of 10 burglaries.

Police served the final two arrest warrants when Benson appeared in Manchester Superior Court Friday.

He's accused of stealing expensive golf equipment from open residential garages in late 2014. Police said he targeted homes in the southern and southeastern section of town.

Police believe Benson sold many of the stolen items at a golf outlet in Hartford.

He was charged Friday with two counts each of third-degree burglary, third-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary.

An alleged accomplice, Justin Scalise, 22, of West Hartford, is also facing charges.

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