2 Caught Stealing Metal From Construction Site: Meriden Police

MERIDEN, CT — Two people were arrested after police said they were caught stealing metal piping from a construction site Saturday afternoon in Meriden.

Police responded to a call of a theft taking place at the construction site at 163 Pratt Street around 1:50 p.m. on June 18.

Sgt. Stanley Zajac investigated and saw a gray Nissan Xterra parked on the grass next to a fenced in area that contained construction equipment, according to police.

Police said a man, identified as Chad Canfield, and a woman, identified as Maureen O’Loughlin, were both seen loading metal into the SUV.

“The metal that was loaded up in the SUV was dug up underground piping,” police wrote in a news release. “It was piled up against a fence enclosure that protected the heavy equipment and tools. Sergeant Zajac saw a set of bolt cutters on the ground next to the car. He looked around and saw that the lock had not been off and the fenced area appeared secured. The metal piping was about 25 feet in from the curb, piled in a manner as it was not free for the taking.”

O’Loughlin, 35, was charged with sixth-degree larceny, simple trespass, operating a motor vehicle while suspended, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of marker plate and no insurance. She was released on a promise to appear in court on July 20.

Canfield, 40, was charged with sixth-degree larceny and simple trespass. He was released on a promise to appear in court on July 20.