Crime & Safety

POLICE: Man Accused of Shoplifting at Walmart

Police say the man wrongfully switched men's clothing packaging to attempt to purchase items at a lower cost than their value.

Naugatuck Police say they responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart Sunday, Aug. 16 at around 11 p.m.

Investigation led to the arrest of Anthony Guerra, 44, of Waterbury, police say.

He is accused of taking men’s clothing out of its original packaging and placing it into packaging of lesser value, police say.

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Guerra is charged with sixth-degree larceny: shoplifting, police say.

He was released on a promise to appear at Waterbury Superior Court on Aug. 26, police say.

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