Ex-Boyfriend Breaks Into Ex-Girlfriend's iPad, Darien Home: Police

DARIEN, CT — A 42-year-old Darien man, in an apparent jealous state, allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's Darien home last week and rifled through her iPad and computer to find out if she was dating someone new, according to police.

Eric Barret, of the Post Road, was second-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools and fifth-degree computer crime in connection with the the May 15 break-in.

The burglary was reported by the 42-year-old victim, who said she returned home at about 11:30 a.m. on the 15th to find Barret inside the residence.

"She stated that she observed Barret’s vehicle in her designated parking spot when she arrived home," wrote Darien police in a statement. "When the victim went inside her residence, she saw Barret holding her iPad, while standing in the living room. The victim stated that when she asked him how he got into the residence, Barret stated he used some type of firefighter’s tool and admitted to forcing entry via the rear door of the building, which had been locked. The victim then asked Barret why he was there, to which he replied that he wanted to know if she was seeing someone else. She told him to leave, at which time he did. There was no verbal argument and no physical contact between both parties. After Barret left the residence, he texted the victim indicating he made a mistake and that he was sorry."

The victim told police that Barret went through her iPad and computer to inquire about possible contacts she has been making. "It appeared to the victim that Barret attempted to look through her emails, messages, photos, contacts, and FaceTime calls to see if she was dating anyone."

Police found pry marks on the back door of the residence, where Barret allegedly used a "shove key" to force his way into the home.

"Barret admitted to looking through the victim’s iPad and computer in an effort to discover information about the victim’s personal life and other individuals she may be in contact with," wrote police. "Barret stated once the victim came home and told him to leave, he did."

Barret was released after posting a $10,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on May 16. The current status of his case is not known.

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