Man Confronts Burglar in Garage

Man catches neighbor stealing beer and power tools

A Branford resident came home early Saturday morning to discover a neighbor burglarizing his garage.

Police say the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Alexander Laudano of Branford, was trying to steal power tools and beer from the garage.

When the homeowner arrived to witness the burglary, he called 911. When dispatchers asked where the suspect was, the homeowner replied, "I have him by the jacket up against the door."

Police say the thief "got quite an earful from the resident" in the three minutes it took police to get to the scene.

Police said their investigation also revealed Laudano is suspected of stealing items from three other parked cars in the area before being caught and confronted by the homeowner.

The suspect is scheduled to appear in New Haven court on April 24.

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