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Forgotten phone leads to suspected serial burglar's downfall in Stamford

Police in Stamford have arrested a man they believe could be responsible for a rash of recent burglaries. Fernando Martinez Avila was arrested Friday after allegedly breaking into a KFC on West Main

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