Crime & Safety

Ellington Man Arrested for Shoplifting in Vernon

Lights were already on in the area.

An Ellington man is facing a sixth-degree larceny charge after allegedly shoplifting from a local CVS, police said.

Michael Pinto, 19, of 6 Brook Crossing, Ellington, was arrested at his home shortly before 7 p.m., police said. 

Pinto took $97 worth of merchandise from the store at 22 Windsor Ave., police said. Most of the items were toiletries, police said.

That area of Windsor Avenue was energized by Connecticut Light & Power on Tuesday night.


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