Ansonia Police charge Bridgeport man in burglaries on Wesley Street

Renell C. Campbell

ANSONIA - Police reported today that at about 9 a.m. July 25 officers responded to the Wesley Street area following reports of an individual entering parked motor vehicles and a garage.

Upon arrival, an officer observed a person matching the suspect's description entering a nearby residence.

Officers quickly responded, surrounded the residence, safely entered the residence, and located the suspect hiding inside a closet. Items believed to have been stolen from several of the vehicles were recovered nearby.

Renell C. Campbell of Bridgeport was arrested and charged with four counts of burglary in the third degree and two counts of larceny sixth degree. He posted a $25,000 bond and will be arraigned on Aug. 7 at Derby Superior Court.

Ansonia Police thank the residents who immediately reported the suspicious activity and provided information that helped officers quickly locate and apprehend the suspect.

Your willingness to call and report what you see plays a vital role in keeping our community safe. Working together, we continue to make Ansonia a safer place for everyone.

All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Police Department.

Shelton Police warn vehicle owners of thefts, break-ins

 

Main Street Shell in Ansonia robbed at gunpoint, suspects sought

Suspect in armed robbery.

ANSONIA - Police said today that about 11:15 p.m. Monday the Main Street Shell Station, 696 Main St. was robbed at gunpoint by a male. 

The suspect was armed with a handgun and threatened the store clerk before stealing cash and cigars. 

The clerk was unharmed and the suspect fled the area in a black Chevy. Shortly after the robbery the Shelton Police Department recovered a stolen Chevy Cruz color black which was positively identified as the suspect vehicle. 

The Chevy was unoccupied, it was towed back to the Ansonia Police Department impound where it was processed for evidence. 

Surveillance video showed and the clerk described the suspect as a black male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall wearing a black zippered jacket, a light colored surgical mask and carrying a handgun. 

Photos of the robbery suspect and a second suspect are included with this release.

Second suspect 

 

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Lt Patrick Lynch.

Learn about art forgeries, thefts in Seymour Public Library virtual program

 

Klarides-Ditria: Hearing slated on motor vehicle theft crisis

HARTFORD - Connecticut's news media has dedicated considerable time to sharing the concerns of residents frustrated not just by escalating motor vehicle break-ins, but also brazen car thefts committed by juveniles who act without fear of significant legal repercussion. There's a Judiciary Committee public hearing Wednesday [Details below] on H.B. 6667 and H. B. 6669 where you can share your thoughts about the motor vehicle theft crisis. Early this session, House Republicans submitted legislation to impose actual consequences for teenagers (15-18) who are repeatedly charged with stealing or attempting to steal a vehicle. Our proposal includes: Facing charges on the regular criminal docket; Expanded ability for judges to order detainment or GPS monitoring; Categorize as "serious juvenile repeat offender" upon second theft conviction; Require DCF intervention to provide services to offender; Modify state pursuit policy, allow police to intercept thieves as the crime occurs HOW TO SPEAK OUT ON THIS TOPIC Judiciary Committee public hearing Wednesday, March 31, @ 10 a.m. Register to testify virtually Deadline to register: Tuesday March 30 @ 3 p.m. TESTIFY BY EMAIL Email written testimony to judtestimony@cga.ct.gov and state your name and bills (H.B. 6667 & 6669.) Copy me: nicole.klarides-ditria@housegop.ct.gov TESTIFY BY TELEPHONE Call the Phone Registrant Line at (860) 240-5255 to leave your contact information. Watch the hearing on YouTube

Ansonia Police probe thefts of catalytic converters

Suspect vehicle in thefts of catalytic converters.

ANSONIA - Over the last several days, the Ansonia Police Department has investigated the theft of five catalytic converters from vehicles at four different locations in Ansonia. Auto Repairs Unlimited, Road Ready Used Cars and Sardo’s Automotive, all on Main Street, and the Maple Street Plaza have had catalytic converters cut off vehicles parked at those locations. 

A suspect vehicle has been identified as a light colored Honda CVR, unknown registration plate. 

If you see suspicious activity in or around an auto repair garage or auto sales business, especially after hours, contact the police immediately at 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553
 
This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

 

 

Ansonia Police: Purse thefts reported at 2 gas stations

ANSONIA -  Ansonia Police Department has investigated two reports of purses being stolen from cars as their owners pumped gas.

This information was posted at 2:31 p.m. Monday on the department's Facebook page.

Anyone pumping gas should lock their car doors and be aware of their surroundings and anyone hanging around the lot of the gas station.

The incidents happened at the Shell Station on Great Hill Road and Stop and Shop on Division Street.

A suspect vehicle is a gray Kia Sorrento, possibly stolen out of Stratford today.