Man Accused Of Stealing Items From Shelton Home Arrested: Police

SHELTON, CT — A Hamden man accused of stealing items from a Shelton resident's home was arrested Saturday, according to police.

In a news release posted to Facebook, police said the arrest stems from an Oct. 15 incident during which a River Road resident interrupted a burglary in progress at his home.

According to police, the homeowner encountered Michael Ramchandani, 44, of Hamden, carrying items out of his home and confronted him. Ramchandani then fled from the home in his vehicle.

Detectives later found items stolen in the burglary after searching Ramchandani's home and vehicle, police said.

Ramchandani was charged with first-degree burglary and first-degree larceny. He was held on a $75,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court this week, according to police.