Bridgeport Man Arrested in Theft of 26 Tons of Aluminum in Milford

MILFORD, CT — A Bridgeport man has been taken into custody and charged in connection with the theft of an extraordinary quantity of metal—specifically, 26 tons of aluminum—from a Milford location.

Milford Police responded to reports of a major theft and, following an extensive investigation, identified the Bridgeport resident as the primary suspect. The massive scale of the theft, involving 26 tons of aluminum material, suggests a coordinated logistical effort to transport the stolen metal, which has significant commercial scrap value.

The suspect faces charges of first-degree larceny and criminal trespass. Police are investigating whether the stolen aluminum has been recovered and if there are any co-conspirators or scrap yards involved in purchasing the stolen material. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court to answer to the charges.