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Suspect who stole $2K from Putnam Wendy’s believed to be former employee

By Bailey Wright,

2024-09-05

PUTNAM, Conn. (WTNH) — State police are searching for a suspect accused of stealing about $2,000 from a Wendy’s on Wednesday.

After reviewing security footage, troopers said they believe the suspect is a former employee with a key to the building an an access code for the alarm system.

State police said the suspect gained access to the restaurant around 5 a.m. and stole about $2,100 from a safe inside, noting they do not know if the suspect fled on foot or in a vehicle.

Anyone with information on the incident or who knows the suspect is asked to contact Troop – D, TPR Caffrey #724 at 860-779-4900.

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Jakwa

09-06

People do desperate ish when there back is up against the wall ,

angela barlow

09-06

wtf. let's rob a place knowing YOUR GOING TO GET CAUGHT!! Let's ruin our entire life over 2000!!! STUPID

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