On August 29, 2024, at approximately 2:57 AM, Bridgeport Police patrol units responded to a reported burglary in progress at Beacon Roofing Supply on 1730 Commerce Drive. The alarm company, Comp Tech – Logic Communications, reported that three suspects—two males and one female—were actively attempting to steal materials from the property. Video surveillance showed the suspects passing items over a fence. Upon arrival, patrol units observed the suspects trying to secure stolen items in the back seat of a grey 2012 Hyundai Elantra, later determined to be stolen from Bridgeport on August 26, 2024.

The suspects attempted to flee on foot but were quickly apprehended by officers. Inside the Hyundai Elantra, officers found 17 bundles of roofing shingles valued at $731, which were returned to Beacon Roofing Supply. Two of the three suspects were apprehended at the scene, while the third suspect managed to escape.

This business has been burglarized several times over the past few months, and the officers involved were commended for their successful apprehension of the suspects.

The suspects were identified as Jose A. Velasco and Stacey Velez, both from Connecticut. Velasco was charged with criminal trespass in the second degree, larceny of a motor vehicle (first offense), larceny in the fifth degree, and interfering with an officer, with a bond set at $10,000. Velez was charged with criminal trespass in the second degree, larceny of a motor vehicle (first offense), and larceny in the fifth degree.