A 22-year-old West Haven man is facing charges after breaking into two homes in Hamden and jumping out a living room window when a resident spotted him, according to police.
Police said Quinten Shaw burglarized two homes on Pearl Avenue during the early morning hours of Sept. 3.
A 68-year-old homeowner was lying in bed around 6 a.m. when he saw someone shining a light into his bedroom, according to police. He got up and went into the living room in time to see Shaw jump out the window.
Officers responded to the neighborhood and found Shaw riding his bike southbound on Dixwell Avenue, according to police. He got off his bike and led police on a foot chase before officers took him into custody in the area of Morse and Columbus streets.
Police said they found Shaw with property stolen from another home on Pearl Avenue, where Shaw allegedly forced his way through a porch window and took electronics while the residents slept.
He was arrested and charged with first-, second- and third-degree burglary, two counts of sixth-degree larceny and interfering with police, along with violation of probation.
Shaw was held on $50,000 bond and is due in court Sept. 17.
It's not clear if he has an attorney.
