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Justin Parsell, 26, was charged with first-degree larceny, third-degree burglary, theft of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, possession of an assault rifle, possession of a high capacity magazine and possession of a silencer. He is being held on a $150,000 bond.
The arrest stems from the reported theft that took place on Jan. 4 at a residence on Boothbay Street in Milford. According to Milford Police, someone broke into a vehicle and stole an M4 rifle, a level three ballistic vest and a pair of night vision goggles. The theft is believed to have occurred between 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.
The Connecticut Post reported that the car and gear belonged to a Bridgeport police officer, who could face disciplinary action for leaving the car door unlocked.
Police launched an investigation and were able to recover all the items and secure a warrant for Parsell. Milford Police believed that Parsell may have cut his hair.
On Tuesday at around 2:15 p.m. Milford Police received a tip that Parsell might be in Stratford in the area of Stop & Shop near the Devon area of Milford. Police responded and located Parsell and attempted to take him into custody, but he began running from the officers, according to police.
After a brief foot chase, Parsell was taken into custody, police said.
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