Video Helps Southington Cops Nab Suspect in Burglary Attempt

Thanks to a surveillance video, Southington Police were able to identify a local man who they say tried to break into a Queen Street liquor store.

Police say it was around midnight on Friday, Sept. 11 when a man apparently used a rock to try to smash the glass front door of the Cork ’n’ Cap liquor store at 685 Queen St. Police discovered the door was damaged when they answered a burglar alarm.

The store owner responded to the scene and upon checking video surveillance, officers were able to identify Ryan Clynes, 31, of Southington, as a suspect. Officers went to Clynes’ residence and he was taken into custody without incident.

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Clynes is charged with criminal attempt to commit third-degree burglary and third-degree criminal mischief. Clynes was released on a $3,000 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear in state Superior Court in Bristol on Sept. 21.

Police said entry was not made into the building and nothing was reported missing.

Southington Police photo: Ryan Clynes.