Southport News: Lives in a $million home, steals tip money to pay for meal
On 02/21/14, Stacy Flanagan of Fairfield, CT was arrested after surrendering herself at Westport police headquarters on an outstanding warrant. On 12/31/2013, Flanagan entered a local restaurant with two small children and stolen a tip jar off of the counter. While the cashier was distracted, Flanagan stole money from a second tip jar to pay for her order. After the surveillance video was aired in the local media, Westport police received an anonymous tip that led to the identification of Flanagan. She later admitted to taking the money. Flanagan was charged with 53-21 Risk of Injury (2 counts) and 53a-125b Larceny: 6th Theft from building. She was released after posting $2,500.00
