Darien Pharmacy Broken Into Twice In Less Than 3 Weeks: Police

DARIEN, CT — Grieb's Pharmacy on the Post Road has been broken into twice this month, according to the Darien Police Department.

The first incident occurred on Aug. 5 when the pharmacy was broken into during the early morning hours, said Capt. Jeremiah Marron in a recent Darien Police Commission meeting.

Officers were dispatched to the pharmacy after a delayed burglar alarm signal was received. Prescription drugs and $600 in cash were taken, Marron said.

The second incident was reported on Aug. 21. Police were dispatched to the pharmacy around 5:30 a.m. on another burglar alarm, and they noticed that the glass to the front door was smashed, police said.

Officers reviewed video surveillance footage and saw a vehicle pull up to the pharmacy at 5:21 a.m. Three suspects exited the car, and one was seen smashing the glass to the front door, police said.

The three suspects entered the pharmacy and left a short time later, according to police. Nothing was reported missing.

Police said an investigation is ongoing.