2 Stratford Teens Stole Items From Numerous Cars: Milford PD

MILFORD, CT — Milford Police on Friday announced two arrests in connection with the thefts from vehicles in the city. More than 25 cars were broken into, police said. Numerous items of value have been recovered, with owners being notified. Future arrests are pending, police said.

On Feb. 21, Milford Police responded to numerous reports of vehicles gone through overnight, totaling 25 over the course of the day.

"Utilizing in-depth investigative measures, including social media posts/ public assistance, video surveillance and interaction with other law enforcement agencies, officers were able to develop a suspect in the thefts from motor vehicles and subsequent use of stolen credit cards," police said in a news release.

Milford Officers responded to a Stratford residence to question a female suspect, Jeana McNeill, 18, of Springview Avenue, who was also with Edwin Cordero, 18, of Hollister Avenue, Stratford, police said.

Both McNeill and Cordero were taken into custody and charged with the below crimes.

McNeill is charged with:
Burglary 3rd
Conspiracy to Commit Burglary 3rd
Larceny 6th
Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 6th
Credit Card Theft
Identity theft 3rd
Fraudulent use of ATM
Illegal use of Credit Card
Receiving goods obtained by Illegal use of Credit Card

Cordero is charged with:
Burglary 3rd
Conspiracy to Commit Burglary 3rd
Larceny 2nd
Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 2nd
Credit Card Theft
Interfering with Arrest
Fraudulent use of ATM
Illegal use of Credit Card

McNeill is being held on a $50,000 bond to appear in Milford Court on February 22, 2019.
Cordero is being held on a $100,000 bond to appear in Milford Court on February 22, 2019.