2 Charged In Scheme To Sell Ring Lost At Somers Supermarket

SOMERS, CT — State police have arrested two people for a scheme to take and sell a diamond ring that was lost and turned in at a local gorcery store, according to a warrant.

Wayne McCormack, 55, of Somers, was charged with second-degree larceny and felony conspiracy, according to a warrant. He posted a $25,000 bond and is due in court on April 1, a warrant states.

Jennifer Olko, 46, of Somers, was charged with conspirary to commit second-degree larceny, state police said. Her initial $25,000 bond was reduced to a promise to appear in court on March 19 and she is due back before a judge on May 11, according to judicial system records.

The ring was lost in the parking lot at Geissler's supermarket in Somers and was turned in at the custmer service desk, according to a warrant. State police placed its value at about $19,000. The diamond portion of the ring was seized an an Ellington jewelry store and is being held as evidence, according to a warrant.

Olko was a "regular" at the store and the owner considered her a friend, according to a warrant. She and McCormick teamed up to sell the ring in January for cash and check payments of $6,200; $200; $1,000; and $5,000, according to a warrant.

A store employee was in on it, but has not been charged. According to a warrant, the store does not have a formal policy prohibiting employees from claiming items in the lost and found.