Hamden Resident Returns Home to Find Burglar on Property

A Hamden resident returned home to find a burglary suspect on his property before the suspect fled in a vehicle that was parked in the driveway.

Police responded to a Twinbrook Road residence on June 26 on the report of a residential burglary.

As the homeowner returned to his residence, he observed a silver, newer model sedan parked in his driveway, Capt. Ronald Smith said in a press release.

Moments later, an individual, described as a black male, “middle-aged”, tall, average build, with short hair, emerged from the rear of his residence. The individual subsequently entered the parked motor vehicle and fled at a high rate of speed towards Belair Road, according to Smith.

The homeowner discovered that his residence was forcibly entered. The individual located a safe and carried it to the basement. The homeowner’s tools were used to open the safe. It is unknown at this time what was stolen during the burglary.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective William Onofrio at the Hamden Police Department Major Crimes Division at (203) 230-4040.