Suspects arrested with $2K worth of suspected stolen merchandise in Milford

MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two people believed involved in an organized retail theft group were arrested Tuesday, according to Milford police.

Carlos Cueva Arias, 37, of Patterson, New Jersey, was charged with third-degree larceny, third-degree conspiracy to commit larceny, and possession of a shoplifting device.

Jenifer Salines, 27, also of Patterson, was charged with third-degree larceny, third-degree conspiracy to commit larceny, possession of a shoplifting device, and interfering with an officer.

Their charges stem from a call from Marshalls’ loss prevention employees who informed police they’d been looking into an organized retail theft group driving a black Honda CRV who were suspects in numerous thefts from Marshalls, Burlington, and TJMaxx stores in New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York.

At the time of their arrests, officers said they found a large quantity of suspected stolen merchandise in the vehicle- a total of 119 items totaling $2,390.82.

Both suspects were given a $5,000 bond and were set to appear in Milford court on Aug. 28.

The investigation is still active.

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