Westport Police Warn Residents of Recent Burglaries, Suspicious People Knocking on Doors

WESTPORT, CT — Recent burglaries in the Greens Farms and Easton Road sections of Westport have prompted police to issue a warning to residents throughout town to be on the lookout for suspicious activity.

"While these burglaries remain under investigation, we have received additional reports from residents in these areas that suspicious people have knocked on their doors," police wrote in a statement.

"When the resident answers the door, the individuals come up with a fabricated story about an internet posting or a broken down vehicle. These encounters end with the suspicious men leaving the area and police being notified. Police believe this is a tactic for the suspect(s) to identify an unoccupied residence."

Westport police have identified a burglary suspect allegedly connected to recent burglaries in town. "That suspect is in custody for crimes that occurred in other jurisdictions and has confessed to recent burglaries that occurred in Westport. Arrest warrants are pending and the investigation is ongoing."

The Westport Police Detective Bureau is actively working with other local communities which are experiencing similar incidents in an attempt to identify and apprehend those responsible for the most recent burglaries.

"We request all Westport residents to remain alert to their surroundings and call the Westport Police should anything seem out of place or suspicious. We are asking anyone who may have information pertaining to these recent incidents to contact the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau at 203-341-6080."

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