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02/25/2018 11:00 PM

Police Credit Social Media for Arrest of Shoplifting Suspect


Mark McGiltonPhoto courtesy of the North Haven Police Department

North Haven Police are crediting the help of social media for the arrest of a man wanted for shoplifting from an Ulta Beauty store in December 2017.

According to police, a man fled from Ulta Beauty, 370 North Universal Drive,  in December 2017 with $800 worth of merchandise. He had fled the scene before police arrived on scene.

Police posted a picture of the suspect to Facebook and Twitter and within one day someone had identified him, and police were able to obtain a warrant.

Mark McGilton, 53, of West Haven was arrested on Monday, Feb. 26. He was charged with larceny and held on a $5,000 bond.