One Arrested for Westport Car Tire Thefts

Photo by JD Dworkow, July 7th. 

Westport Police Department

Between July 6, 2021, and July 7, 2021, Westport Police officers took two separate reports of tires and rims being stolen off vehicles.  The first incident occurred at the Saugatuck Train Station on July 6 at approximately 3:00 p.m.  The second tire/rim theft occurred at the parking garage located at 21 Wilton Road on July 7 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

As a result of informational sharing with area police departments that experienced similar crimes Shawn Oliphant was developed as a suspect.  Evidence linking Mr. Oliphant to the two larcenies was reportedly obtained by the detective assigned to this case.

Based upon the investigation, a warrant for Mr. Oliphant’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge.

On the morning of September 16, 2021, Mr. Oliphant was arrested by a Westport Police detective.  Per the warrant, he was charged with Larceny in the Third Degree and Larceny in the Fourth Degree.  Mr. Oliphant was held on a $50,000 bond and arraigned later that same day at Stamford Superior Court.