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Connecticut Majority Whip Raghib Allie-Brennan Issued Summons After Target Shoplifting Arrest

A July 1 court appearance comes after he said rushing to his grandmother’s hospital bedside led to leaving $26.69 in unpaid goods.

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 arrested around 6:30 p.m. Monday at a Bethel Target after failing to scan two items at a self-checkout station.
  • The unpaid merchandise totaled $26.69, which he says was an oversight as he rushed to deliver supplies to his grandmother in the hospital.
  • He was issued a misdemeanor summons for sixth-degree larceny and is scheduled to appear in Danbury Superior Court on July 1.
  • Serving as chief majority whip for Connecticut’s 2nd Assembly District, Allie-Brennan said he has no prior record and is cooperating with the legal process.
  • The lawmaker affirmed his respect for Target’s loss prevention policy and said he remains dedicated to transparency and integrity in office.