Ridgefield College Student Helps Police Catch Alleged Art Thief: Report

SHELTON, CT — Boston's Galerie D’Orsay art gallery can thank Boston University students Mackenzie Thompson, of Shelton, Chris Savino, of Ridgefield, and another friend for being in the right place at the time.

The friends were walking near the gallery on Newbury Street after the Super Bowl over a week ago, when they thwarted a $50,000 art heist, reports the Boston Globe.

The incident occurred after the three saw a smashed window at the gallery, heard the alarm going off and saw a man walking away carrying four paintings, including a Picasso and a Rembrandt.

They chased after him and caught him, with Thompson holding him until police arrived.

All of the paintings were recovered, and the suspect has been charged.

Click here to read the full story on the Boston Globe website, which includes security camera video of the break-in.

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