Crime & Safety

Man Steals $1.5k Worth Of Toothbrushes: Trumbull PD

Who knew brushing your teeth could be so expensive?

TRUMBULL, CT — A Newington man was arrested after he tried to steal more than $1,500 wroth of Sonicare toothbrushes from Kohls, according to police.

Alex Troger, 65, entered the store Oct. 29, took six of the electric toothbrushes and left without paying, police said.

He was stopped shortly after leaving the store with the toothbrushes valued at a total of $1,559. He was charged with fourth-degree larceny.

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