Man arrested in Lisbon theft investigation

[Public Safety](/section/public-safety) Man arrested in Lisbon theft investigation Lisbon police arrested a Gray man following a months-long theft investigation involving more than $2,000 in stolen merchandise.   Credit: NBC LISBON, Maine — Lisbon police arrested a man from Gray after an investigation tied him to multiple thefts from a local business. Police say Brad Ray, 49, was taken into custody Jan. 16 after detectives determined he was carrying stolen merchandise when he returned to the store. Investigators say the total value of the stolen items topped $2,000. The case dates back to December, when police began looking into separate theft reports involving the same business. Detectives were notified when the suspect came back to the store and contacted Ray as he left the building. Police say the investigation extended beyond Lisbon. Information shared with the Bath Police Department helped connect the case to other thefts and identify additional suspects. Ray was booked at the Lisbon Police Department and later released on bail, subject to conditions. Police say he is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. [**For more local stories, continue with us on our NEWS CENTER Maine+ str... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*