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In the wake of two home burglaries in Middlebury, Acting Police Chief Fran Dabbo asks Middlebury residents to call the police at 203-577-4028 if they observe any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods or see people who appear to be just cruising around the area. Dabbo said many times thieves will drive through a neighborhood several times before they pick a home to break into.
The first burglary was Tuesday, July 19, when police responded to a report of a burglary at a home on North Ridge Drive. Entry was made through a window.
Once inside, the thieves moved through the house, ransacking the bedrooms. Bureau drawers were dumped out, and closets were searched. Jewelry, wallets and cash were reported stolen.
The neighborhood was canvased by police. Neighbors reported seeing a black SUV driving very slowly in front of the victim’s home.
The second burglary was Friday, July 22. At approximately 4:30 p.m., police received a report of a burglary on Washington Drive. Entry was made through a rear door. The home was ransacked. There is no report of what was stolen at this time. Police canvassed that neighborhood, but no additional information was obtained.
