Officers in Old Saybrook report Geraldo "Tito" Figueroa claimed that his car had been taken.
Authorities say that was after an officer spotted Figueroa leaving the scene of a condo break-in, with a pillow case full of loot.
According to investigators, his car was found at the condo complex with items from several break-ins.
He's now charged with burglary and larceny, and was ordered held on $300,000 cash bond.