Crime & Safety
Missing Man Found Then Arrested: Branford Police
Police say the accused stole a vehicle from a local resident's house.

BRANFORD, CT — A missing man has been found and subsequently arrested, Branford Police said Monday. While patrolling Tilcon Road, Officer Abely located a pick-up truck that was stolen from the driveway of a nearby residence, police said.
East Haven Police Officer Mcguire and his K-9 “Ace” assisted Branford Police tracking from the stolen pick-up truck to a nearby wooded area where Kyle Northam, 36, was located, police said.
Northam was the subject of a prior missing person’s case, as his whereabouts were unknown to family members who were concerned for his well-being, police say. Northam was taken into custody on several active arrest warrants for failure to appear in court and larceny related charges, police say.
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Investigation revealed Northam was also responsible for the theft of the pick-up truck and he was charged accordingly, police added. Northam was detained on court set bonds.
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