Failed Shoplifter Tried to Boost Beer: Cops

A 45-year-old Waterbury man tried and failed last week to steal six 30-packs of beer from the Big Y supermarket in Monroe, according to police.

Arrested on Jan. 28 was Christopher Reardon, who was charged with third-degree robbery, sixth-degree larceny and breach of peace.

Police said Reardon tried to leave the store with the beer without paying, but was spotted by a Loss Prevention Officer. Reardon shoved the store employee out of the way and fled the scene by car, but not before the vehicle was photographed.

Police gave out information about the car to neighboring departments, and a Shelton police officer stopped it on Route 8 northbound near Route 84.

Reardon was also charged in connection with outstanding warrants failure to appear and larceny.

Photo: Christopher Reardon. Photo credit: Monroe Police Department