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Police: Pawn Deal Leads Detectives to Theft Suspect
Police said Erik Kastner pawned tools stolen from his father, leaving officers a paper trail leading right back to him.
A Southington man is facing charges following the theft of power tools from his father, pawned at a nearby Southington store in an effort to make a quick buck, police said Wednesday.
Erik R. Kastner, of 4 Ciani Ave. in Plainville, was taken into custody on Tuesday after officers were able to recover the power tool at the Brookside Pawn Shop and tie him to the theft, according to Police Sgt. Jeffrey Dobratz.
“He took a Husqvarna concrete saw, a leaf blower and some old coins earlier this year and pawned them at a nearby shop,” Dobratz said. “He had also taken two checks that were not cashed.”
Police said the shop keeps meticulous records and was able to provide information regarding the seller, leading them to Kastner. Kastner, 34, is facing charges of third-degree burglary and fourth-degree larceny.
The Southington Police Department reported the following arrests Wednesday:
Aug. 16
Laura Sullivan, 27, of 53 Minthal Drive in Southington, was charged with evading responsibility in an accident and unsafe backing, Aug. 16.
Aug. 20
Martin R. McCulloch, 19, of 1040 S. Main St. in Southington, was charged with second-degree failure to appear, Aug. 20.
Other stats from reported traffic stops and incidents:
- Two people were cited with operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
- One person was cited with operating a motor vehicle under suspension.
- One person was cited with speeding/traveling too fast.
- One person was cited with using a cell phone while driving.
The preceding arrest information was provided by the Southington Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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