A Newtown man was arrested after allegedly attempting to break through glass at the 6 Queen Street CVS. At 1:38 am January 24, Newtown Police responded to CVS for the report of a glass alarm break for the drive through window of the pharmacy.

Officers arrived on the scene and located a suspect attempting to gain entry to the building. The suspect, who police identified as Mark Zavatsky, 23, of Newtown, attempted to flee the scene on foot.

Following a brief foot pursuit, Zavatsky was apprehended by Officer William Crone.

Zavatsky was charged with criminal attempt at third-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, and fourth-degree criminal mischief.

He was held on a $5,000 bond with a court date of January 24 in Danbury Superior Court.

Reporter Jim Taylor can be reached at jim@thebee.com.