Crime & Safety
Vernon Teen Charged With 14 Counts Of Theft From Local Supermarket
A Vernon teen was served a warrant after several shoplifting incidents, police said.
VERNON, CT — A Vernon teen has been charged with ripping off a local grocery store 14 times over, police said.
On Wednesday, the teen surrendered to Vernon police on a warrant charging her with 14 counts of sixth-degree larceny, according to an arrest report. All were related to shoplifting incidents at ShopRite, located in the Tri-City Plaza, police said.
In Connecticut, sixth-degree larceny involves thefts valued at $500 or less. Most of the thefts involved groceries, according to a warrant. The girl would scan some items, leave others in her cart and then leave the store with both the paid-for and stolen goods, according to a warrant.
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The teen was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Rockville Superior Court on June 20.
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