Derby Police arrest juvenile, 12, in recent purse thefts

From the Derby Police Department:

We have arrested a 12-year-old juvenile from New Haven on an active warrant following our investigation into the recent purse thefts.

The charges include:

C.G.S. 53a-119c(3) – Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (stolen vehicle)

53a-48/53a-119c – Conspiracy to Commit Larceny of a Motor Vehicle

14-36 – Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License

53a-125b – Larceny in the Sixth Degree

53a-48/53a-125b – Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the Sixth Degree

This warrant stems from the theft of purses from motor vehicles while groceries were being loaded.

For clarification, these were not purse snatchings and no violence occurred. In most cases, the thefts occurred unbeknownst to the vehicle operators.

If you have any information or questions related to this case, please contact the Derby Police Department.

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