Crime & Safety

Citizen Photographs Getaway Car in East Windsor Burglary

Police are searching for the suspect.

EAST WINDSOR, CT — A quick-thinking citizen captured a burglar's getaway car in the midst of a residential incident on Tuesday, police said.

The burglary was reported at about 12:45 p.m. at the Greenwoods condominium complex off Route 5 and Newberry Road, police said.

A neighbor took a picture of the suspect vehicle and it has been released by police.

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The car appears to be either a Ford Crown Victoria or an older Mercury Marquis, police said.

The suspect is being described at a dark-skinned male in his 40s, with a medium build wearing a baseball cap.

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He was seen walking out of a condo with a television after breaking into the unit, police said.

Police are searching for the suspect.Witnesses can call 860-292-8240.

Photo Credit: EWPD

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