Shoplifting

Police report that they are investigating a case of shoplifting that occurred at the Walgreens drugstore at 47 South Main Street, on the corner of South Main Street and Mile Hill Road, at about 11:12 am on January 9.

Police said that a white Hispanic male, who has a goatee-style beard and was wearing blue jeans and a blue jacket with leather sleeves, was seen stealing items from the store, after which the male was spotted running toward Mile Hill Road.

The unspecified items stolen are worth approximately $400, police said.

Police ask anyone who witnessed the crime or who has knowledge of the incident to contact Officer Scott Smith at the police station at 203-426-5841.

Car Vs Tree

Motorist Katelyn Bolmer, 24, of 38 Berkshire Road was driving a 2008 Nissan Altima sedan eastward near 85 Sugar Street at about 4:10 am on January 12, when the vehicle went off the right side of the road and struck a small tree, police said. Police said Bolmer told them that she may have momentarily fallen sleep before the accident occurred.

There were no injuries. Police said they issued Bolmer a written warning for making a restricted turn.