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04/06/2023 12:50 PMPress release from East Haven Police Department
The East Haven Police Department (EHPD) has made an arrest in a stolen vehicle case related to an incident that began with a test drive at CarMax.
On Dec. 10, 2022, officers from the EHPD were dispatched to the CarMax at 121 West Frontage Road in East Haven for a report of a stolen motor vehicle. Upon arrival, Officer Micah Belcher spoke with the complainant, who stated that a male, later identified as Anthony Feliciano, 21, of Norwalk, came into the dealership and took a 2019 GMC Sierra for a test drive, but never returned with the vehicle. The complainant further stated that Feliciano produced what was later determined to be a fake ID and other fraudulent documents in order to test drive the truck.
In January 2023, Detective Fred Sego took over the investigation. It was discovered that the stolen GMC Sierra was for sale on Facebook Marketplace and that the seller was asking potential buyers to pay in cash. It was further revealed that the truck was sold to an individual in Boston, Massachusetts for $25,000 in cash. The buyer discovered that his recently purchased truck was stolen when he attempted to register it in Massachusetts.
Images of Feliciano from the day of the theft were disseminated through various media and social media platforms. Tips immediately came in identifying Feliciano as the suspect. Further investigation confirmed Feliciano’s involvement, and an arrest warrant affidavit was applied for.
Feliciano was taken into custody by members of the Stamford Police Department on April 4 and then transported to the EHPD. Feliciano was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle and criminal impersonation. Feliciano was released on a $45,00 and is scheduled to appear in New Haven court on April 12.