A man is under arrest and police are searching for additional suspects after an early morning larceny at a Newington business Saturday.
At approximately 6:50 a.m., police responded to a business located on Francis Ave in Newington after a report of a larceny.
According to officers, the property owner confronted multiple suspects and fired two gunshots as the suspects attempted to flee the area.
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Detectives said 52-year-old Michael Lafountain fled into a wooded area near the property before being caught by officers and taken into custody.
The rest of the suspects fled in, what police believe to be, a black Nissan Titan pick-up truck. The suspects continued onto Francis Ave and eventually onto Willard Ave, said investigators.
The truck has white lettering on the side and damage to the rear of the vehicle.
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Lafountain was charged with criminal trespass and larceny, and is being held on a $5,000 bond.
At this time, the Nissan pick-up truck and the additional suspects have not been located, said officers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Det. Laurence DeSimone at (860) 594-6239.
