In Wake Of Home Burglary, Westport Police Urge Residents To Be Vigilant

WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport police are urging residents to be vigilant Thursday in the wake of an attempted burglary and one that took place while the homeowners were sleeping on Bonnie Brook Road.

Meredith Guinness

07/06/2017 11:50 a.m.

Early Thursday morning, a homeowner awoke to the sound of the front-door screen being cut, police said. The resident made noise and the suspect ran off.

At 6:45 a.m., officers were called to another Bonnie Brook Road home after the owners awoke to find that someone had entered their home and stolen about $4,000 in electronics and cash. The burglar got in through an unlocked door.

Westport police called on resident to remain alert to their surroundings and call police should anything seem out of place or suspicious.

Residents should lock all doors and leave exterior lights on at night.

Anyone with information on these incidents should contact the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau at 203-341-6080.

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