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Man arrested for alleged role in fur coat theft in Stamford
A man accused of taking part in a large theft of fur coats in Stamford has been arrested, police said. The police department said a New York man is one of three masked men who entered Engel’s Furs on Bedford Street and began removing fur coats from clothing racks. The theft happened on Dec. 27, 2023. Authorities said the men…
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Thief accused of stealing car at gunpoint from Newington home
Police are asking for the public’s help finding whoever is responsible for an armed car theft in Newington over the weekend. Authorities said they were called to a home on Saddle Hill Road at about 4:15 a.m. on Saturday. The victim told officers that he was warming up his white Toyota Rav4 in his driveway when he was approached...
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Police investigate ATM robbery at Guilford gas station
Police are investigating an ATM robbery that happened overnight Tuesday at a gas station in Guilford. This is the most recent in a string of ATM thefts reported in the state in recent days. Most recently, police were called to an East Granby gas station for an attempted ATM theft. Officers responded to the Phillips 66 gas station on Boston…
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Teen arrested after stealing backpack with $35K in cash in North Haven
A 17-year-old has been arrested for allegedly running off with a backpack full of $35,000 in cash in North Haven. Police said they were notified of two thefts that happened Tuesday afternoon on Universal Drive. A purse was snatched after being mistakenly left unattended in a shopping cart. Then, a backpack with thousands of dollars inside was stolen. Investigators identified…
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East Granby business has tens of thousands of dollars stolen for a second time
R & R Power Equipment in East Granby has had all sorts of items stolen over the years – most recently, lawnmowers worth thousands.
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Thieves steal ATM from Simsbury gas station
Simsbury police say a group of thieves broke into two businesses in town, and residents say thefts lately have been getting out of control.
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Ancient Buddha statue worth $1.5 million recovered after art gallery heist in California
A $1.5 million Buddha statue weighing nearly 250 pounds that was stolen from a Southern California gallery has been recovered.
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Man Charged With Stealing Guns From Newington Gun Store
A man has been charged with stealing several guns from a gun store in Newington over a year ago, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. A federal grand jury in Hartford has returned an indictment that charges 28-year-old Troy Harris with firearm offenses stemming from a theft at Hoffman’s “Guns for the Good Guys” in September 2021. Officials said...
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Lasell U. Student Faces $500K Jewelry Theft Charges, New Details Revealed in Court
A student and track star at Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts, appeared in court on Friday after being arrested for allegedly stealing over $500,000 from the jewelry store where she worked and using at least some of those funds to buy a Tesla, purchase thousands of dollars of Louis Vuitton merchandise and pay for a trip to Hawaii. Ariel Foster,…
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Super Bowl Ring Thief Back in Prison Over Veteran Fraud Scheme, DA Says
The self-described “master thief” and New England Patriots fan convicted of stealing New York Giants Super Bowl rings in 2008 is back behind bars after a judge determined he had violated the terms of his probation. The Bristol district attorney’s office says 58-year-old Sean Murphy was sentenced last week to 18 months in state prison for, among other things, allegedly...
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Bloomfield Steps Up Patrols at Copaco Shopping Plaza to Deter Thieves
Bloomfield police are increasing patrols in places like the Copaco Shopping Plaza to prevent burglaries in several area stores.
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Bloomfield Steps Up Patrols at Copaco Shopping Plaza to Deter Thieves
Bloomfield police are increasing patrols in places like the Copaco Shopping Plaza to prevent burglaries in several area stores. The Copaco Shopping Plaza in Bloomfield is a routine stop for many grabbing their groceries. “I’ve never had a problem. I’ve never seen a problem but I’m sure they happen,” Jennifer Waldenburger said. But Waldenburger says she’s noticed more police...
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State Troopers Look for Suspected Thieves Seen Stealing Liquor From Norfolk Package Store
Connecticut State Police Troop B is looking for your help finding suspected thieves accused of stealing liquor from a store in Norfolk early Wednesday morning. The robbers were caught on surveillance camera at the Mountain Spirit Liquor Store on John J. Curtiss Road at about 4:45 a.m. Responding officers said the thieves appear to have stolen several bottles of liquor….
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Woman Arrested in Connection to Theft of Over $100K From East Lyme Schools
A woman has been arrested for her role in the theft of over $100,000 from the East Lyme school district. East Lyme Police said 28-year-old Heidi Cecilio, of Bronx, New York, was taken into custody for her role in the theft. Authorities said they initiated a criminal investigation in mid-May after receiving a complaint from the Town of East Lyme…
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Christmas “Grinch” Steals Food Donations in East Hartford
During this season of giving, an East Hartford man found himself the victim of a Grinch after someone stole donations meant for a local food pantry at his home Thursday night. Now, the town’s mayor is putting a call to action to make up for the loss.
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Christmas “Grinch” Steals Food Donations in East Hartford
During this season of giving, an East Hartford man found himself the victim of a Grinch after someone stole donations meant for a local food pantry at his home Thursday night. Now, the town’s mayor is putting a call to action to make up for the loss. “We needed a little bit of Christmas, so I set this up....
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Police Look for Thief Accused of Stealing Merchandise, Assaulting CT Store Employee
Police are looking for a thief accused of assaulting and threatening to shoot an employee while fleeing a store with over $2,000 in stolen goods. Officials said they were called to Walmart at about 8 a.m. for a reported robbery. One man and two women entered the store, filled up two carriages of Legos and left the store without paying….
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Endangered Tortoises Believed Stolen From Florida Zoo
Two endangered Galápagos tortoise hatchlings are believed to have been stolen from St. Augustine Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, Fla.