Stamford Suspect Linked to Home Burglaries in Berlin: Cops

The man suspected of breaking into a Stamford home Monday may have also been responsible for a burglary spree in Berlin, according to police.

Berlin police said surveillance video released Thursday by authorities in Stamford appears to show the car involved in a string of burglaries on Spruce Brook Road, Savage Hill Road and Stony Mill Lane in Berlin.

Authorities believe the driver broke into a home on Cummings Point Road in Stamford around 11:20 a.m. Monday and made a quick getaway when residents confronted him and chased him out of the house.

Hours later, on Thursday afternoon, the same man is believed to have entered homes on Savage Hill Road and Spruce Brook Road in Berlin. One of the victims said the burglar apologized and claimed to think he was in a rooming house.

He took nothing and asked for a hug, according to the victim.

Berlin police said the perpetrator stands about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. He was wearing a light blue or gray suit and was driving a gray car with rear-end damage.

Stamford police described the getaway car as a pale green Nissan Sentra or similar model sedan missing its rear bumper. Video shows two indentations in the driver's side front quarter panel and a small white sticker on the driver's window.

The vehicle may have a temporary cardboard license plate, according to Stamford police.

Police alerted Berlin residents of the incidents through the town's reverse 911 system and are warning against confronting an intruder.

"They're dangerous situations, when you find someone in your home who's not supposed to be there," explained Berlin police Lt. Chris Ciuci. "They should try to make themselves safe first, so if they can get out of that situation, they should do that."

Anyone with information should call Stamford police at 203-977-4407 or Berlin police at 860-828-7080.

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