Bridgeport Cops Nab Suspect In String of Store Burglaries

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 46-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested early Wednesday in connection with a vandalism and burglary incident at a downtown store, and Bridgeport police believe the suspect could be responsible for several similar incidents at the same store.

Officers were dispatched to Jimmy's Footwear & Clothing, at 1000 Main St., at around 1 a.m. on a report of property damage at the store, and spoke with owner, Dave Schneider, who provided police with a photograph of the suspect.

Officers canvassed the area and located a man matching the suspect’s description near Fairfield Avenue and Seely Street. The individual, identified as Bridgeport resident Michael Young, was riding a white and purple bicycle at the time, according to authorities.

Police said Young initially refused officers’ commands but was detained without further incident in the 800 block of Fairfield Avenue.

A search of his belongings allegedly turned up a black Nautica jacket, along with black jean shorts and a hoodie that still had retail tags attached. Schneider later confirmed the clothing items had been stolen from his store and positively identified Young as the suspect.

Young was taken into custody, and Bridgeport police said he is being investigated for involvement in previous burglaries at the same store.