Liquor Store Owner Staged Robbery, Fire: PD; Mom Fights Disease, Runs Marathon For Son; Principal Placed On Leave: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.

• Liquor Store Owner Staged Armed Robbery, Set His Store on Fire: Police

The owner had told police two men had robbed the store, set it on fire and painted swastikas on the back door of the establishment.>>>Read More.

• Owners Seek Help Locating Dogs Believed to be Stolen Out of Yard

Animal Control said the owners are devastated and reaching out for help.>>>Read More.

• Teen Steals Pizza Delivery Driver's Car, Crashes: PD

The incident ended after a crash and foot pursuit.>>>Read More.

• Mom Fights Through Rare Disease to Run Marathon for Her Son: Report

A disease that left her quadriplegic was not enough to stop her from running 26.2 miles.>>>Read More.

• Eatery Re-Opens After Flood Closed Business for Nearly a Year: Report

The restaurant re-opened after an extensive renovation, but it kept its rustic roots in mind.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Elementary School Principal Placed On Leave: Report

He was reportedly was placed on administrative leave as of Feb. 10.>>>Read More.

• Watch: Deer Rescued in Connecticut

Firefighters freed the animal after it got stuck between a fence and rock wall.>>>Read More.

• Former Salvation Army Employee Fraudulently Collects Money Outside of Walmart: Police

The man was charged while he was at court this week, police said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Police Charge Woman With Prostitution
• 'High Level' Heroin Dealer Sentenced in Death of Mother
• Popular Breakfast Place Re-Opening
• Micro Brewery Moves Closer To Reality
• Burglar Steals $10k Worth of Jewelry
• Accused Bottle Thrower Now Charged With Busting Up State Police Cruiser
• Convicted Arsonist Asks Court To Overturn Decision In Homicide
• Man, 74, Struck By Car While Crossing Street: Report
• Costco No Longer Interested in One CT Town: Report

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Photo credit: Norwich Animal Control