Thea Digiammerino

Hartford Resident Interrupts Burglary, Suspect Arrested

A Hartford resident interrupted a burglary at her apartment building Saturday and a suspect has been arrested.

Police said the victim was returning to her apartment at 476 Wethersfield Avenue when she found a man in the hallway holding items stolen from her apartment. The suspect dropped the items and took off when confronted by the victim.

Police responded and found signs of forced entry on the apartment door. Officers picked up a suspect matching the victim’s description nearby.

The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old Alex Torres of New Britain.

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