2 Caught Burglarizing Cars In Wallingford, Arrested: Police

WALLINGFORD, CT — Two men were arrested after they were caught trying to break into vehicles early Tuesday morning in Wallingford, according to police.

Police responded to the Parker Place Apartments at 53 Parker St. around 2:45 a.m. on the report of possible car break-ins in the area, according to Sgt. Stephen Jaques.

Jaques said the investigation led to the arrests of Gary Gibson, 22, of New Haven, and Justin Miller, 22, of West Haven.

A witness called police and said two people were trying to open car door handles in the apartment parking lot. Miller was immediately found by officers and detained in the area of Washington Street near its intersection with Parker Street, according to Jaques. He was wearing all black clothing, a black face mask and purple latex gloves.

Police then found Gibson, who ran away but was apprehended after a foot chase by officers, Jaques said. He was also wearing all black and purple latex gloves.

Jaques said Miller and Gibson were using a stolen Alfa Romeo out of Milford to commit the thefts. Police searched the vehicle and found several items that were stolen from other vehicles in Wallingford and other towns, according to Jaques.

Miller, of Collins Drive in West Haven, was arrested on charges of first-degree larceny, third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, criminal attempt to commit third-degree burglary, sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. He was held in lieu of a $10,000 bond with a court date of Dec. 28.

Gibson, of Beacon Avenue in New Haven, was arrested on two counts of interfering with an officer and one count each of third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, criminal attempt to commit third-degree burglary, sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. He was held in lieu of a $10,000 bond with a court date of Dec. 28.