Newtown Police Search For Man Who Tried To Steal Fuel Oil

Newtown CT

22 June, 2021

11:01 AM

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NEWTOWN, CT — Newtown police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect who tried to steal fuel oil on Mt. Pleasant Road, and who assaulted a person who tried to stop him, according to authorities. The incident occurred at about 6:15 a.m. on Friday when a man driving a white Chevrolet Astro van was spotted siphoning fuel oil from a parked piece of heavy machinery in a lot next to Hilario's Garage on Mt. Pleasant Road. "The Hispanic male driver was interrupted by a Hilario's employee, and the Hispanic maleassaulted the Hilario's employee before driving off," Newtown police said. The Astro van had no visible license plates, and no other description of the thief/assailant was given. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact the Newtown Police Department at 203-426-5841.