Pattern of Burglaries Emerges in Darien

The City of Darien has reported seven attempted or completed residential burglaries since Sept. 1.

Some of the burglaries share similarities, such as occurring on Mondays, during the day between late morning an early afternoon or at midnight, within the Thistlewood community, according to the city.

A city news release lists the following burglary/ burglary attempts since Sept. 1.

1. 8800 block of Lakeridge 10/15/14:- Burglary, forcible entry - Daytime - Likely surveyed residence. Offender was aware that owner was not home, multiple entry attempts by way of various windows and doors. Subject(s) were successful in gaining entry through a sliding glass door. Offender appears to have gone directly to second level, and ransacked bedroom and closets. Offender(s) removed proceeds in pillowcases taken from residence.
2. 7300 block Sunrise 10/13/14-Monday-Attempt Burglary, no entry was made-PM
3. 8500 block Thistlewood-9/29/14-Monday Attempt, no entry was made-Midnight
4. 8500 block Thistlewood-9/22/14-Monday, Entry made & alarm activated, no loss - Daytime
5. 7300 block Brookbank-9/15/14-Monday, Entry made, no loss -Daytime
6. 7300 block Darien Ln.-9/4/14-Thursday-Attempt Ruse, male black, male Hispanic, no loss - Daytime
7. 1500 block Pinehurst Dr. 10/24/14-Friday, burglary, forced entry/smashed glass, no loss

The release states the City of Darien Police have responded by:

• Increasing patrols in the area.
• Collaborating with neighboring Police Departments
• Evaluating criminal warrants for theft and burglary and will be serving those
• Examining known offenders in town and recent parolees to see if they fit the profile
• Distributing door hangers in affected areas.

The city encourages residents to:

• Be alert to suspicious activity
• If you have private external security cameras register them with the Darien police Department here
• If you have an alarm, use it
• If you receive phone calls from strangers avoid giving information about your schedule or travel
• Do not admit strangers to your home
• Do not leave your garage doors open or your home unlocked

If you see or hear anything strange or suspicious, call 911.