Man Steals Wallet From Medical Facility, Goes Shopping: Warrant

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A man is accused of stealing a wallet from a local medical facility and going on a spending spree.

On May 3, Kyle McFarlin, 57, was arrested at Bristol Court on an outstanding warrant, police said. The warrant charged him with fifth-degree larceny, the illegal use of a credit card, receipt of items from the illegal use of a credit card.

According to police, McFarlin allegedly stole a wallet out an employee’s purse while she was working at a local medical facility in September 2017.

McFarlin then used the credit cards in the purse to make a purchase in the amount of approximately $400 at Macy’s and $392.82 at Michael Kors, both in the West Farms Mall.

The cards were also used to make a purchase of $45 at a Shell Gas Station in that area, according to the warrant.

Photo Credit: Chris Dehnel

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