Man Accused Of Burglarizing Home Under Construction: Westport PD

WESTPORT, CT — Police said a Bridgeport man was arrested Monday on charges in connection with the alleged burglary of an under construction home on Wilton Road. The accused was charged with burglary, criminal trespass and interfering with an officer (non-assaultive), police said.

According to a news release, officers were dispatched to the under construction residence at approximately 11:45 a.m. on a report of a burglary. Police said the homeowner reported an unknown vehicle in the driveway and reported evidence of someone “squatting” inside the home.

Police said the vehicle was registered to Deshawn Harper, 40, of Bridgeport, and an officer had reason to believe the suspect had been inside the home upon his arrival.

"Items stolen from the property were observed inside the suspect vehicle and personal items belonging to
Harper were located inside the residence," Lieutenant Jillian Cabana said in a release. "A K-9 track was conducted, which led through the rear of the property, but the suspect was not located."

Police said the investigating officer soon located the accused walking in the area of 245 Post Road East. He was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters, police said.

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