Stamford Man Faces Charge He Swiped Shrubs from Neighbor

A Stamford man reportedly is facing larceny and assault charges in connection with the theft of shrubs from a neighbor.

Alan Buzzallino, 37, of Greenleaf Drive, was arrested Sunday on sixth-degree larceny and assault on a victim over 60 charges after he allegedly swiped two bushes from a Phaiban Lane residence and then became combative with the shrubs’ owner who followed and confronted Buzzalino, according to The Advocate.

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Police said the suspect lives about five blocks from where the shrubs were taken, according to The Advocate story that can be found here.