Crime & Safety

One White Strips Thief Caught in Westport

In total, the thief stole more than $1,228 in merchandise from the Walgreens at 880 Post Road East in Westport, police said.

arrested a 36-year old West Haven man on a warrant at Norwalk Superior Court Wednesday for allegedly stealing more than $1,100 worth of dental products and allergy medicine at earlier this month.

According to the police report, the suspect stole twenty-six boxes of Crest White Strips totaling $1,159 and three, 30 count boxes of Allegra (allergy medicine) totaling $68. Police said the man had fled the scene, but was later identified through photos because he had at a .

Police charged Louis Masselli with fourth-degree larceny and issued him a $10,000 bond. He was arraigned Wednesday morning.

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