NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A 15-year-old has been arrested following an investigation into multiple 2024 purse snatching incidents.

On September 28, 2024, there were two purse snatching incidents at gas stations in North Haven.

North Haven police later learned that a similar incident took place in Glastonbury with the same suspect vehicle and suspects.

Police say in each crime, a stolen Toyota approached victims who were parked at gas stations. Then, two people would exit the Toyota, open the victims’ car door, and forcibly take their purses.

During the investigation, North Haven detectives and Glastonbury police identified a 15-year-old as a suspect.

Police say witness statements, forensic evidence, and digital records led them to identifying the teen.

The teenager was arrested on

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