Plate Reader Snags Stolen Car In Glastonbury

GLASTONBURY, CT — A license plate reader snagged a stolen car in Glastonbury and the accused thief remained in custody this week on a high bond, records show.

On Nov. 19, Glastonbury Police arrested Hector Figueroa, 46, of Hartford, after he was located in a stolen vehicle. A license plate reader had identified the stolen vehicle on a Route 3 exit ramp, police said.

Figueroa was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle and interfering with police. He appeared in Manchester Superior Court on Nov. 20 and his initial $50,000 bond was doubled.

He failed to post the $100,000 and remained in custody while awaiting a second court appearance on Jan. 21, judicial system records show.