Meeting Tonight to Focus on Ansonia Burglaries

Burglars broke into 10 Ansonia homes in around two weeks and the mayor and police officers will be meeting with the community tonight to share advice on how to stop it.

The burglaries happened in the Hilltop area and started on Aug. 6 and police said they believe the burglar is targeting houses with unlocked windows.

The burglaries happened between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. in the areas of Reservoir Drive, Farrell Drive, Martin Terrace and Birchwood Drive.

Police are investigation more home burglaries in the Hilltop section of Ansonia.

Police believe the same person is behind the spree, but the only description is that the burglar is male.

Residents are being asked to make efforts to close and lock windows in their homes at all times, especially overnight hours.

The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at the Hilltop Hose Company No. 5, at 80 Pulaski Highway. Authorities will be talking with the community about the investigation into the burglaries as well as form a block watch.

If you see anything suspicious, call police immediately at 203-735-1885 or 911.

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