Man arrested in Wethersfield after stealing over $5,000 in library books

Wethersfield book theft tied to same crime in other CT towns

A Middletown man was arrested in Wethersfield, accused of book theft and, according to court documents, is tied to other book theft incidents in central Connecticut. Residents in Wethersfield thought the crime was fiction at first. “It’s really immoral, I just can’t imagine doing that, taking something precious from the library,” MaryAnne Boscarino said. Wethersfield police arrested 50-year-old Levi Preston for allegedly stealing $5,600 worth of…

Man accused of stealing books valued over $5,000 from CT library

A man was arrested for allegedly stealing books worth over $5,000 from a library in Wethersfield, police said. Levi Preston, 50, of Middletown was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with third-degree larceny in connection with the alleged theft in December, according to the Wethersfield Police Department. On Dec. 11, 2024, the director of the Wethersfield Public Library notified the Wethersfield Police Department that books valued at appr…

Man arrested in Wethersfield after stealing over $5,000 in library books

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was arrested on Tuesday in Wethersfield after allegedly stealing over $5,000 in books from the Wethersfield Public Library, according to police. Levi Preston, 50, of Middletown was charged with larceny in the third degree. In December 2023, Preston allegedly stole $5,600 worth of books from the library. He was released on a $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 18.

Wethersfield man arrested in library book theft case - Newport Dispatch

WETHERSFIELD — A joint investigation by the Wethersfield and West Hartford Police Departments led to the arrest of a Middletown man in connection with the theft of books worth an estimated $5,600 from the Wethersfield Public Library. Levi Preston, 50, was taken into custody on Jan. 28 after a warrant was issued by the New Britain Superior Court. The Wethersfield Police Department reported that the library’s director made the initial theft report…

Man Steals $5,600 In Books Stolen From CT Library: Cops

A Middletown man has been charged in connection with the theft of books valued at approximately $5,600 from the Wethersfield Public Library, police said.Levi Preston, 50, was identified as the suspect after a thorough investigation involvi…