New Haven man accused of stealing over $20,000 in tires and rims Police say they were investigating several thefts in East Haven and Branford which led to the suspect's arrest. Credit: East Haven Police Department Author: Rick Lessard (FOX61) Updated: 4:02 PM EDT April 6, 2021 EAST HAVEN, Conn. — A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection to several thefts involving tires and rims that police say totaled over $20,000. Officers were dispatched to McDermott Chevrolet at 655 Main St. in East Haven for theft complaints on October 16 and November 23, 2020. During the October theft, four rims and tires were stolen off a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Badlander. Police say the truck was propped up on four jack stands.