Crime & Safety

Ellington Man Facing Felony Charges After Stafford Break-In: Warrant

A man wearing bright gloves broke into a liquor store in Stafford in April, state police said.

A warrant was secured in Rockville Superior Court in connection with a Stafford commercial break-in.
A warrant was secured in Rockville Superior Court in connection with a Stafford commercial break-in. (Chris Dehnel/Patch )

STAFFORD, CT — An Ellington man is facing two felony charges and three in all in connection with a break-in at a Stafford liquor establishment, state police said.

Craig Bosley, 41, of Ellington, was arrested June 3 on a warrant charging him with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and sixth-degree larceny, state police said. He remained in custody this week in a $75,000 bond is is due for a second court appearance on July 25, judicial system records indicate.

The case dates back to April, when a break-in was reported at Ruby's Fine Wines in Stafford, state police said.

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According to a warrant, the store's surveillance system showed a vehicle pulling into the store's parking lot. Out jumped a man in dark clothing and bright yellow gloves, who proceeded to kick a glass door while also hitting it it with a bag full of heavy objects, according to a warrant. The man then squeezed through the hole he created and burglarized the business, according to a warrant.

The front plate was visible, but a towel had been placed over the rear plate, according to a warrant.

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Surveillance images led state police to Bosley, according to a warrant.

State police said they then secured a warrant out of Rockville Superior Court.

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