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Connecticut Majority Whip Charged With Shoplifting at Bethel Target

Scheduled to appear in court July 1, he says rushing to his hospitalized grandmother led to the scanning error.

State Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan (D-Bethal) left, State Rep. Gary Turco (D-New Britain) and State Rep. Fred Gee (D-Bridgeport) works at their seats as LCO 8797 Senate Amendment A: Substitute for S.B. 7: An Act Strengthening Protections for Connecticut's Consumers of Energy is discussed in the House Chambers on Monday, June 6, 2023. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
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State Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan (Courtesy Connecticut House Democrats)
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Overview

  • Allie-Brennan was detained Monday evening after Bethel Target loss prevention cited two unscanned items worth $26.69 from a self-checkout transaction.
  • The four-term Democrat says he inadvertently left the store without scanning those items while hurrying to bring supplies to his ailing grandmother.
  • Loss prevention officers told Bethel Police they recognized the state representative from prior unreported larcenies, prompting the sixth-degree larceny summons.
  • Connecticut House Speaker Matt Ritter praised Allie-Brennan for accepting responsibility and acknowledged the high standards expected of lawmakers.
  • Serving as chief majority whip for the 2nd District, Allie-Brennan has entered the legal process and will face charges in court on July 1.