Pair Stole $39K In Merchandise From Home Depot: Police

WATERFORD, CT — Police have arrested two people in connection with stealing $39,000 in merchandise from a local Home Depot. The investigation began in January and culminated Wednesday with two arrests.

Zachary Eckard, 30, of 177 Bozrah St. apt. 3, Bozrah, was charged with first-degree larceny and organized retail theft. He was held on $25,000 bond.

Erin Kievits 33, of 177 Bozrah St. apt. 3, Bozrah, was charged with second-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny. She was held on $5,000 bond.

Both are scheduled to appear in New London Superior Court June 4.

The department's investigation was in conjunction Home Depot Loss Prevention, which began an investigation into a series of thefts occurring at various Home Depot store locations in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.