Crime & Safety
North Haven Police Investigate Attempted Home Burglary
Police said the suspect broke into a breezeway but was apparently scared off by a home alarm on Friday.
NORTH HAVEN, CT — North Haven Police are investigating an attempted burglary of a Knollwood Road residence that occurred on Friday.
Police responded to a house alarm on Aug. 19 and arriving officers found signs of forced entry into a breezeway.
Police said a sweep of the residence revealed no one was inside of the home. Police established a perimeter and North Haven’s K-9 team was deployed. The K-9 track ended a short distance from the home.
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The investigation revealed a neighbor observed a man knocking on the door to the victim’s home prior to the police response, according to police.
The suspect was described as a black man with dreadlocks. He was heavy set and wearing shorts and a light colored T-shirt.
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Police said it appears the alarm deterred the suspect from entering the residence because nothing was reported missing from the home.
Anyone with information about the attempted burglary is asked to contact North Haven Police at 203-239-1616.
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