Home Burglary, 4 Car Thefts Reported In Westport: Police

WESTPORT, CT — Police said a Westport home was burglarized and four cars were stolen early Friday morning.

In a news release, Police Lt. David Wolf said a burglary was reported around 6 a.m. at a home in the Compo Beach area of town. Investigating officers determined one or more people entered the unlocked home and stole a purse, as well as the key fobs for two vehicles which were then stolen.

While checking the area, officers located two unoccupied stolen vehicles, a Jeep and a Toyota 4Runner, near a home that was burglarized. According to Wolf, the Jeep was taken from a home on the north side of town and the 4Runner was stolen in another jurisdiction.

Both cars appeared to have recently been driven, so officers set up a perimeter and began looking for suspects. Officers thoroughly searched the area with a police K-9 but ultimately did not locate any suspects, Wolf said.

The owner of the Jeep later told officers a Toyota Highlander was also taken from his driveway. He also noted both cars were unlocked with the keys inside, Wolf said.

Four cars in total were reported stolen Friday morning, according to Wolf.

"The Westport Police Department has said it before, but it certainly bears repeating," Wolf said in a news release. "All residents must make it a point to keep their homes and cars locked at all times. That will go a long way towards preventing these types of crimes from occurring."