Crime & Safety
One Half Of Southington 'Organized Theft' Duo In Custody: Cops
One of two suspects in a series of thefts in Southington is in custody, police said.
SOUTHINGTON, CT — One of two suspects in a series of sytematic thefts at Southington home improvement stores is in custody on a $100,000 bond, police said.
Police released the details of the case on Thursday.
Christopher Main, 39, of Torrington, was arrested on Jan. 3. He is due back in court on Jan. 27 after making one appearance, judicial system records show.
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A warrant charged Main with organized retail theft, third-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny, police said.
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The charges resulted from an ongoing investigation into multiple thefts from Home Depot and Lowes stores in Southington, according to a warrant. Police said the investigation revealed that between April and September of 2019, Main and "accomplices" were involved in "organized thefts" of Milwaukee brand tools from the stores in the amount of $2,945.
The tools were then turned over to another person to be sold via an online marketplace.
A warrant for Main's larceny accomplice has been applied for and is pending, police said.
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