A cold caper unfolded in West Haven, Connecticut, when a man was nabbed for swiping an ice cream truck housing treats worth $30,000. The incident, which took place on January 29 at around 9 p.m., has left locals stunned, as law enforcement responded to distress calls of a stolen vehicle chock-full of ice cream.
WHDH reports that the stolen truck was taken from a parking lot on Boston Post Road during a delivery run. Police haven't disclosed the brand or flavors of the frozen goods, but they confirmed the haul's value at about $30,000. The West Haven Police Department's swift response involved canvassing the vicinity, shortly followed by a coordinated effort with the Connecticut State Police—they were hot on the trail of the cold treats.
The frosty pursuit came to an end as Bridgeport Police Auto Theft Task Force officers, along with state troopers, intercepted the stolen vehicle. The interception took place on Interstate 95 south at the Exit 27A off-ramp in Bridgeport, according to FOX61. Despite the chilly cargo, the police made sure to safely secure the scene before apprehending the suspect.
Travis Jones, a 35-year-old man, was identified as a suspect by law enforcement and has been charged with larceny of a motor vehicle and larceny first-degree. Adding to his potential woes are the bond set for his release—standing at $50,000. Details concerning the man's motive or whether he had an accomplice remain as murky as melted chocolate. The suspect's alleged plan to make off with the ice-cold loot might have seemed sweet at the time, but now he finds himself in a situation stickier than an ice cream cone on a hot summer day.
