Crime & Safety
Man Arrested for Stealing Purse, Coins Within 40 Minutes: Report
Police arrested a man for stealing coins from a home in Washington just 40 minutes after he was arrested for stealing a purse in New Milford

NEW MILFORD, CT — A man was arrested by state police for larceny and burglary for stealing a purse and coins, according to The News Times.
Jesse Vahwhy, 34, was arrested on March 18 for stealing a purse near East and Elm streets in New Milford, according to the report. About 40 minutes later he was arrested for stealing coins from a home in Washington, the report said.
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