A man and woman have been charged in connection with a burglary in North Branford, and police said they may also be linked to similar burglaries in surrounding towns.
Robert Picagli, 51, and Stacy Bailey, 42, were arrested Wednesday and charged with burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary and engaging officers in pursuit.
Police said the pair committed a burglary in the area of 1700 Middletown Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, then sped off.
Officers spotted their car on Forest Road, and Picagli, the driver, led them on a chase, according to police. He pulled into the rear lot at 550 Forest Road in an effort to get away, at which point police used a K-9 to help take him into custody.
Bailey, the passengers, was also arrested.
Officers at the scene found stolen items in the car, including several rounds of ammunition, a safe, hundreds of dollars in coins, a printer, jewelry and other valuables, according to police.
Police said the duo is being investigated in connection with similar robberies in surrounding towns.
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It's not clear if either has an attorney.
