Hamden Man Charged In Home Depot 'Organized Theft' Conspiracy: EHPD

EAST HAVEN, CT — East Haven police charged a Hamden man in connection with a series of organized thefts at the Frontage Road Home Depot, according to police spokesperson Capt. Joseph M. Murgo.

Murgo said the arrest of 51-year-old Stacey M. Grier, "stems from a pattern of suspicious transactions uncovered by Home Depot’s Asset Protection team, which led to a broader investigation conducted by Officer Stephen Marsico."

According to Murgo and the arrest warrant affidavit, Grier repeatedly approached the same register and, during at least 15 visits, received high-value merchandise without paying full price.

Murgo said surveillance footage and transaction records revealed that he was knowingly undercharged or allowed to leave with unscanned items. In exchange, Grier allegedly provided cash payments to the employee involved after the transactions, Murgo said.

The estimated total loss exceeds $7,000.

Marsico got an arrest warrant approved and Grier was taken into custody on last Friday by the Connecticut State Police, Murgo said.

Grier is charged with third-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny, Murgo said, adding Grier is due in court June 18.

Murgo said the "investigation remains open, and investigators are reviewing potential connections to similar incidents at other Connecticut Home Depot locations."