A 17-year-old has been arrested for allegedly running off with a backpack full of $35,000 in cash in North Haven.
Police said they were notified of two thefts that happened Tuesday afternoon on Universal Drive.
A purse was snatched after being mistakenly left unattended in a shopping cart. Then, a backpack with thousands of dollars inside was stolen.
Investigators identified a suspect vehicle and ultimately found it in New Haven. A teen was arrested after being found with $21,000, police said.
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Police said they believe the teen is responsible for both thefts. More arrests are expected.
