MANCHESTER — Manchester Police arrested a 62-year-old man following a theft at a downtown jewelry store on July 12.
Police responded to a panic alarm at Market Square Jewelers at approximately 4 p.m.
A store employee told officers that a man had entered the shop expressing interest in purchasing a ring.
While being assisted, the man allegedly left the store with one of the rings without paying.
Police established a perimeter around the area and the clerk provided a detailed description of the suspect.
Officers reviewed surveillance footage and located a man matching the description nearby.
The suspect was identified as Edward Meiggs of Manchester.
While being detained, Meiggs attempted to conceal a ring under his foot.
Officers recovered the ring, which was confirmed to be the one taken from the store.
Meiggs was arrested and charged with theft by unauthorized taking and falsifying physical evidence.
He is scheduled to be arraigned today at Manchester District Court.
