Fairfield Man Awoken To Find Intruder In Home: Police

FAIRFIELD, CT — A Fairfield man was awoken in the early morning hours to find an intruder in his home, according to police.

A homeowner in the 800 block of Stratfield Road reported about 3:30 a.m Saturday that he was awoken by his barking dogs to discover a man in his residence, police said in a news release. The homeowner, armed with a weapon, confronted the intruder, who fled, according to police.

The suspect is a white man who is between 5 feet, 11 inches and 6 feet, 1 inch tall and was wearing dark clothing, the homeowner told first responders, adding he may know the intruder’s identity due to a previous incident in another town, the news release said.

“It appears that this incident was not a random act, and we believe there is no danger to the public or to residents in the surrounding area,” police said in the news release.

Anyone with additional information or video surveillance of the incident is asked to contact detectives at 203-254-4840. Anonymous tips can be sent by texting “FPD” plus tip information to CRIMES (274637) or by going to www.fpdct.com/tips.