Less than 3 weeks ago, a daylight smash-and-grab burglary at the downtown Lux Bond & Green jewelry store stunned Westport.
This morning, Westport police arrested 30-yearold Bridgeport resident Javon Thorbourne.
The arrest was made at Stamford Superior Court, where he was being held on charges from other jurisdictions.
Thorbourne was charged with larceny and criminal mischief, both in the first degree, as well as conspiracy to commit those crimes.
He was held on a $250,000 bond, and will be arraigned at the court.
A still shot from the Lux Bond & Green video camera shows the May 9 smash-and-grab burglary.
Westport’s Detective Bureau “worked tirelessly with area law enforcement agencies, as well as the US marshal service, to identify and build a case against Mr. Thorbourne,” the WPD says.
Police continue to investigate the case. Two men wearing masks and gloves entered the store at 3:10 p.m. on May 9, and smashed display cases with sledgehammers.
Employees retreated safely to the rear of the store.