2 Arrested In Connection With Robbery Of CVS In Westport: Police

WESTPORT, CT — A New Haven woman and Bridgeport man have been arrested on warrants by Westport police in connection with a September robbery of $900 worth of merchandise from the Westport CVS on the Post Road East, according to authorities.

On Wednesday, Amy Kiernan, 42, was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery, fifth-degree larceny, and conspiracy to commit robbery and larceny. Last month, Shaun Costello, 38, was arrested and charged with the same violations.

The two are accused of robbing the 24-hour store at about 6 a.m. on Sept. 13, according to police.

"Staff reported that a male and female had entered the store and begun filling reusable shopping bags with merchandise," Westport police said. "The two did not pay for any of this merchandise and began to walk toward the store’s exit. When questioned by a staff member prior to exiting, the male clenched his fist stating that he had a syringe which he would stab staff with. The two then fled in a waiting vehicle."

Westport police said detectives were able to identify the two as suspects through various investigative means, including sharing information with other area law enforcement agencies. The two were arrested separately.

Costello remains in custody and is due to appear in court at a later date, while Kiernan was released on a promise to appear in court on Dec. 14.