Crime & Safety

Accused Beer Thief Caught: Report

Police say a man is accused of swiping six cases of beer at the Southbury ShopRite.

Joel Kenney, 30, of Beach Road in Wolcott is accused of trying to steal six cases of beer valued at $114.59 from the Southbury ShopRite at 775 Main St. South on Friday, the Republican-American reports.

A store employee stopped Kenney on the way out.

For more information read the full Rep-Am report here.

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