Orange Police: Three Homes Broken Into Overnight

Orange Police say a car was stolen and three homes were broken into overnight on Monday.

All three residences are in the Argyle Road, Currier Drive, Pine Tree Drive neighborhoods — off of Orange Center Road. 

Police first responded to a residence at 4:45 a.m. on April 14, on Argyle Road, where a resident was awakened by shattering glass. 

"Unknown subjects had thrown a large rock through a glass rear door and entered the kitchen, stealing an electronic device, and immediately left," according to a press release from Assistant Police Chief Anthony Cuozzo. "Detectives found several other windows and doors had been tampered with in an attempt to gain access."  

Cuozzo said the Department then received a call from a Currier Drive resident, who related that his rear glass door was broken; however, no access was gained. 

While at that investigation, Cuozzo said, a neighbor walked up and advised that his garage had been entered. Officers are still determining what was taken.  

In addition, a resident reported that two unlocked vehicles in their driveway had been gone through, although nothing was taken. 

Police then received a report of a vehicle stolen from a driveway on David Court. The 2005 Nissan Altima was taken sometime during the overnight hours, police said. The owner had left the keys in the center console of the unlocked vehicle. 

A canvass of the neighborhood residents revealed that a "Squarish" SUV was seen driving slowly in the neighborhood being followed by a small sedan with its lights out just before the first report was received. 

All residents are reminded to lock their cars and remove valuables during the overnight hours. Leaving outside lights on during overnight hours can also be helpful, police said. 

Anyone who may have information about these crimes is asked to call Detective Brian Petrucelli at 203-891-2138. Also, police said, residents should not hesitate to report suspicious activity to police at 203-891-2130.