Crime & Safety

Vernon Cops Looking For Thief Who Likes Booze And The Yankees

Vernon police have released a surveillance image of a liquor store theft involving a Yankees fan.

Police have issued a surveillance image of a liquor store theft in Vernon.
Police have issued a surveillance image of a liquor store theft in Vernon. (VPD)

VERNON, CT — Vernon police are looking for a man in a specially designed Yankees hat who likes to steal liquor, not bases.

Police Monday released a surveillance camera image of a Feb. 25 liquor store caper.

At 8:25 p.m. that day, a man stole alcoholic beverages from Rockville Discount Liquors, police said.

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The suspect is being described as an "Hispanic male," wearing a black sweatshirt, green camouflage pants, red sneakers, and a New York Yankees hat with a gold emblem and gold brim.

Police said anyone with information on the incident can call Vernon police at 860-872-9126 Ext. 2092.

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Police have issued a surveillance image of a liquor store theft in Vernon. (VPD)

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