Crime & Safety
5 Juveniles Charged In Putnam Business Burglary: Police
The burglars broke into a local company and $11,000 in merchandise was stolen, according to police.
PUTNAM, CT — Police have charged five area juveniles in connection with the July 7, 2024, nighttime burglary of Sumo Distributors.
About $11,000 in merchandise was stolen during the break-in at the 261 Kennedy Dr. business, according to police.
Police announced Tuesday they have charged five juveniles with third-degree burglary, second-degree larceny, and second-degree criminal mischief. Their names were not released due to their ages. They have all been referred to the Court of Juvenile Matters in Willimantic.
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Three of the juveniles are Putnam residents, one is from Woodstock, and one is a Willimantic resident.
Police responded to a burglary alarm at the business on July 7 at 1:43 a.m. Responding officers found the front door had been smashed so the burglars could get inside, according to police.
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Det. Hailey Griffin led the investigation, which concluded last week, police said.
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