Crime & Safety

Report: Man Swiped $275K Of Equipment From Danbury Hospital

The heist occurred in broad daylight, but the alleged thief was caught on video surveillance, according to the report.

DANBURY, CT — Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man they suspect of stealing an estimated $275,000 worth of medical equipment from Danbury Hospital.

The heist occurred in broad daylight, according to a report in the News-Times.

The man in blue scrubs and a surgical mask was caught on video surveillance round 12:55 p.m. on Sept. 12, concealing four “high value medical scopes” in a duffle bag before leaving, according to the News-Times report.

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Anyone with more information is urged to contact Danbury police Det. Ralph Anderson at 203-797-2177.

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