New Milford Man Accused Of Stealing Rental Truck From Plainville

By Justin Muszynski, The Bristol Press

July 14, 2022

A New Milford man faces a felony larceny charge after police say he stole a truck from a Plainville rental company by convincing another man to rent it in his name.

Frank Scalia, 34, faces one count of first-degree larceny.

According to the warrant, the manager at the Plainville U-Haul called police on April 16 and told investigators that a $38,000 moving truck had been rented and never returned. Police, in the warrant for Scalia’s arrest, said they were able to determine that the truck had not been rented in Scalia’s name.

Instead, investigators allege, the 34-year-old convinced another person to rent the truck on behalf of him. The vehicle, which was rented on April 8, was supposed to be returned that evening.

Police said the truck was recovered in Newington on April 18.

According to the warrant, Scalia has been restricted from renting U-Haul trucks, as he owes more than $10,000 from prior rentals. He has also been previously arrested multiple times on larceny charges.

Scalia was not arrested in the Plainville theft until about two and a half months after it was reported. He is being held on $75,000 bond and is expected to appear in New Britain Superior Court on Aug. 17.

Justin Muszynski can be reached at 860-973-1809 or jmuszynski@bristolpress.com.