Crime & Safety

Cops: Stop & Shop Getaway Driver Arrested

The alleged driver who helped a May 8th Bridgeport Ave. Milford Stop & Shop thief has been arrested.

 

A Bridgeport man is accused of helping a shoplifter flee the scene of Stop & Shop by driving the vehicle the shoplifter fled in.

The arrest occurred on September 23rd at 9:00 p.m. in relation to a May 8th larceny investigation regarding the 855 Bridgeport Avenue business, according to Milford Police.

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The accused man, Maximino Villafane, age 59 of Bridgeport, was charged with fifth degree criminal attempted larceny.

His bond was set at $500 with a court date of October 2nd.

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