Attempted Home Burglary, Shoplifting Incidents Under Investigation in Clinton: PD

CLINTON, CT — Several residents reported possible scams, including over the phone and a potential Craigslist purchase, along with an attempted burglary in recent calls to the Clinton Police Department.

Police also responded to a reported shoplifting at Casual Male in which the suspects stole Polo shirts and another incident of a man passing a forged prescription at Walgreens.

Read more from the Clinton Police Department’s Police Block Watch Weekly Newsletter (covering Oct. 1 to Oct. 17) below:

The Clinton Police Newsletter was created to provide a summary of calls citizens, so they have up to date information as to what circumstances, people or vehicles to watch out for, so they can report any sightings to the police.

When providing information on any of the calls listed below, please ask for the voice mail of the officer, if the officer is not available when you call. Or if you have information that cannot wait, contact one of the detectives listed below. If you are a victim of a crime or need police service for any reason please call the police department at 860-669-0451, or 911 for an emergency. Do not send e-mails to report incidents.

Call # 16-17194, Investigating officer: Cpl. Craig Lee Scam by Phone report, Summary:

On 10/01/16 at approximately 0842 hours, a complainant from Founder Road reported a possible scam. She received a disturbing text message on her phone that was phone the number of 415-236-5502. This number is to a spoof pre-paid phone. The complainant recognized this was a possible scam and deleted the message.

Call # 16-17443, Investigating officer: Ofc. David Cairns Scam by Internet report, Summary:

On 10/05/16 at approximately 1031 hours, a complainant from Glenwood Road reported a possible scam. He was selling a product on Craigslist and the buyer wanted to pay over twice the amount for the item with a check. The complainant recognized this as a scam and did not deposit the check which was not a valid one.

Call # 16-17469, Investigating officer: Ofc. Lorenzo Lombardo Theft by Shoplifting Report Summary:

On 10/05/16 at approximately 1844 hours, a complainant from the Casual Male store on Glenwood Road reported a shoplifting. The caller reported that three African American males stole Polo shirts on this date. There was further description provided. The matter is under investigation.

Call # 16-17505, Investigating officer: Ofc. David Cairns Fraudulent Prescription report Summary:

On 10/06/16 at approximately 1039 hours, a complainant from the Walgreens store on East Main Street reported a suspicious vehicle and person. The complainant reported that a black male operator in a gray Audi SUV with New York plates passed a forged prescription. The matter is under investigation.

Call # 16-17511, Investigating officer: Ofc. Glenn Smith Suspicious Motor vehicle report Summary:

On 10/06/16 at approximately 1335 hours, a complainant from Ben Merrill Road reported a suspicious vehicle. The caller reported a gray Minivan occupied by two black males was traveling slowly in the area, several times. The vehicle had left the area prior to the officers arrival.

Call # 16-17949, Investigating officer: Ofc. Glenn Smith Att Burglary to Residence report Summary: On 10/13/16 at approximately 0955 hours, a complainant from Whitewood Road reported an attempted break in. The matter is under investigation.

Call # 16-18016, Theft, shoplifting report, Investigating officer: Ofc. Lorenzo Lombardo Summary:

On 10/14/16 at approximately 1446 hours, a complainant from Shoprite store on East Main Street reported a shoplifting incident. The complainant reported theft of paper towels and detergent. No further description was provided. The matter is under investigation.

• Anonymous Tip-line number for reporting: 860-669-0451
• Important Contacts at Clinton Police Department-
• Detective Bryan Pellegrini bpellegrini@clintonct.org
• Chief of Police- Chief Vincent DeMaio at VDeMaio@clintonct.org
• Detective Sergeant Joseph Flynn at jflynn@clintonct.org
• Crime Prevention- Corporal Craig Lee, clee@clintonct.org

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