Crime & Safety
Three Charged in Mauro Motors Break-In
The three, all from New Haven, were found in the closed Dixwell Avenue car dealership early Friday morning, according to police, and allegedly caused more than $20,000 in damage.
From the Hamden Police:
On November 16th at approximately 1 a.m., Hamden Police responded to 1635 Dixwell Ave., the site of the former Mauro Motors, regarding an activation of the burglar alarm.
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Upon arrival, officers located an individual, Ulises Figueroa, seated inside of a motor vehicle parked in close proximity of the vacant building. Officers subsequently found that the building had been forcibly entered. While searching the building, officers located a backpack containing cut copper piping.
Investigation led officers to the third story rooftop. They observed two large air handler units that were completely dismantled. Officers found Kevin Figueroa and a 17 year-old juvenile hiding behind the rooftop condensers under clothing. Figueroa was in the possession of an electronic control device, “stun gun.” They were promptly arrested.
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Due to the frozen conditions of the rooftop, officers contacted the Hamden Fire Department, which assisted with a ladder truck to get everyone to ground level. The property manager estimates that the damage sustained to the building exceeded $20,000.
Hamden Police arrested:
Ulises Figueroa, 49, of 214 Chatham Street, New Haven. He was charged with third-degree burglary, first-degree larceny and first-degree criminal mischief. Figueroa was held in lieu of $25,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on Nov. 29.
Kevin Figueroa, 20, of 214 Chatham Street, New Haven. He was charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree larceny, first-degree criminal mischief, carrying a dangerous weapon and possession of burglar tools. Figueroa, who was detained at police headquarters on a $25,000 bond, is scheduled to appear in court in Meriden on Nov. 29.
A 17 year-old New Haven resident. He was charged with third-degree burglary, first-degree larceny, first-degree criminal mischief and possession of burglar tools. He was releasedto the custody of a family member. He is scheduled to appear in Juvenile Court in New Haven on Nov. 30.
Officer William May and Shawn Nutcher conducted the investigation.
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