Police released two photos of the suspect, which can be viewed below.
"These deceptive individuals often create a sense of panic, demanding immediate payment," police said.
A local resident has been charged, police said.
A former New London resident, who had previously been deported, was charged with attempting to engage in sex with a minor, prosecutors said.
Multiple fire departments were called in to help fight the blaze early Tuesday morning.
Crews responded to the call early Friday morning, according to fire officials.
A body was discovered in Long Island Sound, police said.
Police said the victim sustained serious injuries.
At least four people were injured in the fire at the Crocker House, a report said.
Two streets were closed after a car crashed into a home and ruptured a gas line, according to a report.
A man was sentenced in connection to a hookah lounge shooting in Groton and another shooting in New London, according to a report.
The resident was left unconscious and unresponsive following an assault Monday night, according to police.
A person was trapped in a second-floor apartment and a firefighter was injured in the fire.
A man is accused of striking a woman with a vehicle, then driving away, according to reports.
The police dog will enjoy a "well-deserved and comfortable retirement in the care of her longtime handler," police said.
Police responded to the call Sunday night reporting a triple stabbing in New London.
Fire investigators have determined the cause of the blaze, which damaged a home early Thursday morning.
Two men were shot late Thursday night in downtown New London. A police investigation is underway.
Police responded to the call Wednesday evening.
A woman is accused of having a 7-year-old child with her when she rode with a large group of motorcycles and mopeds, according to a report.
Police responded to a shots-fired call Saturday night. Now a man is being held on a high bond.
A man was arrested earlier this week when police say they found him in possession of a large quantity of drugs.
A man is facing charges in connection with a shooting incident at a downtown municipal parking lot, police said.
Police have issued a public service announcement due to a recent uptick in scam calls.
Police issued a statement about how youth playing with Orbeez guns may lead to "panic and fear among community members."
A man was arrested in Rhode Island this week in connection with a homicide, police said.
One of the city's three remaining independent car dealerships has been sold to new owners, according to a report.
The man was arrested after a traffic stop, according to police.
Police said a woman has been charged in connection with the bank robbery.
A naval officer accused of killing his wife and setting his home on fire while his infant son was inside has been sentenced.
Police are warning drivers of a specific car make that they may be targeted by thieves due to a manufacturing error.
A joyriding incident led to extensive damages to a boardwalk earlier this month, according to a report.
A woman is facing multiple charges after police say she damaged a victim's vehicle then drove away with kids in her car.
The firing is due to "off-duty incidents that have resulted in criminal charges and egregious violations" of police policy, the city said.
A woman has been charged in connection with an accident that killed a motorcyclist and left three others injured, according to police.
Police responded to the eatery for a reported shooting.
The New London police chief called it a "tragedy that impacts not only those directly involved but also our entire community."
A man with a suspended license is accused of reckless driving on I-95, according to state police.
A vehicle knocked over a utility pole in an accident Tuesday in New London, according to police.
A New London cop on leave from the department was arrested again in an ongoing domestic violence case, according to a report.