Stratford police said Michael Elliot was caught taking floor tiles, as well as plumbing and cleaning supplies from the Stratford school district.
STRATFORD -- A school district employee is facing theft charges Saturday, after police said he was caught stealing supplies from the Stratford school district.
Michael Elliot, 41, is charged with 4th-degree theft of government services (Photo provided)Police said an officer on patrol spotted Michael Elliot, 41 of Mt. Ephraim, leaving a secluded storage area of the Yellin school just after 11 p.m. on Friday evening.
Elliot, who has been employed by the district as a custodian for the past six months, was pulled over by the officer about 30 minutes later and was found to be in possession of stolen materials including commercial-grade floor tiles, plumbing supplies and cleaning supplies.
He faces charges of 4th-degree theft of government property and released pending a Dec. 1 appearance in Superior Court. Police said his current employment status is undetermined.
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