Regional Police Roundup: Man Buys Lobster Dinner for a 'Steal' of a Deal

A Fishy Purchase

The case: Police charged a Middletown man with sixth-degree larceny after a loss prevention officer saw him stealing food from the local Stop & Shop, according to police.

The twist: Police said the man switched the tags from the previous day’s baked goods onto his purchase of lobster and snow crabs while checking out. He was buying a seafood dinner to impress his date, scheduled for later that evening, police report.

Not Enough Dough

The case: Police charged a Vernon man with sixth-degree larceny and breach of peace, according to police.

The twist: The man was charged after ordering a sandwich at the South Windsor Blimpie, telling the staff that he couldn’t afford to pay and then taking a seat to eat his meal, police said. The same suspect faced new charges in a separate incident later in the week for trying to drive away in a car that didn’t belong to him, police report.

Phone Thief Suspect ‘App’rehended

The case: Police charged a South Windsor man with sixth-degree larceny for stealing an iPhone, according to police.

The twist: Officers recovered the phone after the owner activated the “Find my iPhone” app, which makes the phone ring shrilly,according to police. Officers report that the man then turned the device off, but not before calling for a cab. Police said they were able to trace the phone to the suspect’s hotel.

Mopey on a Moped

The case: Middletown police charged an Old Saybrook man with driving under the influence, according to police.

The twist: Police were called to the Middletown CVS after the accused spit on a man trying to rent a Redbox movie, and called the man and his wife “homeless,” police said. He then left on his scooter and was disconsolate when officers arrived, according to police.

A Tribute to ‘Thelma & Louise’?

The case: West Hartford police charged two women with theft of firearms, weapons in vehicle, second-degree breach of peace, and a number of other charges, police report.

The twist: The women are facing charges after confronting one of the duo’s boyfriend, who they say cheated and impregnated another woman, police said. A handgun, bullets, ballistic helmet and marijuana were all found in the trunk of a car belonging to a suspect, according to police.