Suspects Sought In Major Southington Store Heist: Police

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Local police are looking for two suspects wanted in connection with a significant BJ's Wholesale Club heist last week.

The Southington Police Department Tuesday night posted two surveillance images of two men believed responsible for a major theft at BJ's in Southington, which is located at 75 Spring St.

Police said, at about 8:09 p.m. on July 16, they were called to the store for a larceny report.

According to the SPD, the suspects stole about $2,300 worth of electronics and they're believed to have been involved in other area shoplifting incidents.

The two men, according to police, loaded the items into a black SUV, believed to be a Jeep Grand Cherokee, and "quickly left the area."

Police said the Jeep was using a stolen registration plate,w ith the Maine registration on the vehicle not matching the SUV.

Anyone with any information on the case is asked to contact SPD Officer Steven Schlitten at 860-621-0101 or sschlitten@southingtonpolice.org. All tips can remain anonymous, police said.