on Thursday, Greenwich Police announced that on Tuesday two individuals were arrested by the City of Rye Police following an investigation conducted by Greenwich Police Detectives.
The two individuals were identified as Muhammad Abdul Malik, 19, and Yadiel Baez, 20.
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According to their post on FB, police said their officers and Detectives became aware that a Nissan, known to be operated by Malik, was traveling in the Belle Haven neighborhood.
The Nissan was seen slowing down and stopping at driveways, which matches behaviors of car thieves that have been operating in Greenwich and surrounding area. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver failed to pull over and fled onto the Field Point Road I-95 southbound on-ramp. In response, Officers successfully deployed tire deflation devices on the ramp, causing several tires to deflate. Despite this, the vehicle continued southbound at a high rate of speed. As per State of Connecticut Pursuit Policy the vehicle was not pursued.
The vehicle was later located abandoned in the City of Rye, New York, with three flat tires.
City of Rye Officers detained two male suspects, identified as Yadiel Baez Muhammad Abdul Malik, who were both observed fleeing the scene. Baez and Malik were later arrested by City of Rye Police and taken into custody. Malik and Baez were both charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration.
This investigation is ongoing by the Greenwich Police Department. Authorities continue to explore their connection to additional vehicle thefts and related crimes in the region.
The Greenwich Police Department reminds residents to lock their vehicles and remain vigilant and to immediately contact GPD if they see suspicious activity.