Monroe Police Link Bridgeport Man To Alleged Car Theft

TRUMBULL, Conn. -- The use of DNA helped Monroe police track down a Bridgeport man they said stole one truck and burglarized another in December, according to the Connecticut Post.

Monroe police arrested a Bridgeport man for allegedly stealing a truck and burglarizing another.
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K Reakes

04/14/2016 10:59 a.m.

Police said Maurice Bacon, 20, was arrested Wednesday and charged with criminal possession of a firearm, identity theft, third-degree larceny, theft of a firearm, and illegal use of a credit card, said the Connecticut Post.

The charges stem from the theft of a 2002 Chevy Silverado pickup Dec. 15, reported the Connecticut Post. On the same night, another vehicle was entered and a purse allegedly was stolen, according to the Connecticut Post. Detectives were able to obtain DNA during the investigation and recently received a hit from the database that allegedly linked Bacon to the crimes, added the Connecticut Post.

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