Crime & Safety

New Canaan Walgreens Pharmacy Theft Suspect in Custody

The man allegedly stole pharmaceuticals from Walgreens last year.

A Brooklyn man was charged with stealing pharmacuticals from the New Canaan Walgreens last year.

Leon Ballard, 29, was charged with third-degree larceny for a theft that allegedly occurred on August 18, 2014.

Darien and Brooklyn had similar incidents and police continue to investigate.

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Ballard was already in the custody of the court when New Canaan served him the warrant.

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