Police are encouraging Simsbury residents to "continue with general, day-to-day safety precautions" as they work to identify the person who killed a local insurance executive and mother last week.
Police have not said whether they have identified a suspect or person of interest in the death of 54-year-old Melissa Millan, who was found stabbed in the chest on Iron Horse Boulevard last week and died of her injuries.
Her death has been ruled a homicide and police said they're stepping up patrols in response.
"The Town of Simsbury has historically been a very safe place to live, work, visit, recreate and travel through," police said in a statement Monday. "Crimes of this magnitude are extremely infrequent in this community, but when a tragedy happens, there is safety related worry, concern and fear."
Residents are encouraged to report safety concerns to police.
"We will consider and respond to each and every community and individual safety concern and provide timely information to the public when applicable," police said.
Simsbury schools are also providing emotional support to students affected by the death of Millan, who had children of her own.
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"The recent news of Ms. Melissa Millan's death certainly has impacted our Simsbury community – a community of which the schools are an integral part," Supt. Matthew T. Curtis said in a statement Monday.
Residents held a vigil on Sunday to remember Millan, an active community member, athlete and executive at MassMutual Insurance.
Police said they are following leads in the case. Anyone with information to call detectives at 860-658-3145.
