Westport Police Captures 3 after Ulta Beauty Theft, I-95 Car Crash, K-9 Search
On December 2, 2021, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Westport Police officers responded to 1365 Post Road East, Ulta Beauty, on a report of a larceny. Store employees stated that three individuals entered the store, placed merchandise into bags that they were carrying, and then allegedly left the business without paying for any of the items. All three individuals were last seen running towards Old Road – presumably to a waiting car.
A short time later, the suspect vehicle crashed on I-95 and four people reportedly ran from the car into the Saugatuck section of Westport. Officers immediately set up a perimeter and called for the assistance of a State Police K-9. The area was methodically searched, and three of the four suspects were located and taken into custody on Treadwell Avenue. If there was in fact a fourth person involved, it is believed that party has since left the area.
At this time, the three people arrested are in the process of being positively identified and charges are pending. This release will be updated when that information becomes available.
Traffic: Car Accident Reported on I-95 Southbound, Prior to 17
A car accident on I 95 in the southbound lanes, just 1 mile before exit 17, was reported after 7:15 this morning. The State Department of Transportation describes the left lane being closed. No word on injuries or cause has been released.
This adds to the morning commute, as two lanes were recently reopened just before exit 18 after a multi car accident shut them down around sunrise.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Isolated showers before 1pm, then scattered showers after 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 14 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.