2 Men Charged In Return Fraud Scheme: Greenwich Police

GREENWICH, CT — Police said two men tried to return several stolen items to a Greenwich Avenue retail store last week, which resulted in a total loss of $2,000.

Jordan Young, 26, and Jaabir Harvey, 29, both of the Bronx, N.Y., were arrested on July 31.

Young was charged with third-degree larceny, interfering with an officer and conspiracy, while Harvey was charged with conspiracy, criminal attempt at sixth-degree larceny and illegal possession of a shoplifting device, their arrest reports show.

On July 31 at approximatley 4:45 p.m., Greenwich plainclothes officers noticed "suspicious activity" within a retail store on Greenwich Avenue, police said.

Officers conducted surveillance and "observed behavior that was consistent with return fraud," arrest reports said.

Two men later identified as Young and Harvey were detained, and on-scene investigation found they conspired to return several stolen items at a retail store, police said.

Additionally, three foil-lined tote bags, often referred to as "booster bags," were found within Harvey's car, along with stolen merchandise from other jurisdictions, police said.

Young was unable to post a $500,000 bond, and Harvey was released on a written promise to appear.

Both men are scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on Aug. 14.