Police: Woman Forced Her Way Into Home, Stole Items

Orange Police arrested an Ansonia woman early this morning on allegations that she broke into her family's house and stole an assortment of items.

Police arrested Estianne Garbatini, 36, on charges of:

• First-degree burglary
• Criminal violation of a restraining order
• Third-degree criminal mischief

It was 3 a.m. on April 12 when officers responded to a report that a woman, who police identified as Estianne Garbatini, had forced her way into the home and taken several items of value. The complainant related that there is an active order of protection barring Estianne Garbatini from the residence.  

"Officers found that a small table was used to smash a 'French' style door leading to the home's deck," police said.

The victim, who is bed ridden, was awaken by breaking glass at about 11:30 p.m., police said. It was not until the victim's son arrived at the house that it was learned that a jewelry box, pain pills, and financial documents has been stolen, according to the report.

Police said officers located Garbatini at her Ansonia home a short while later, and she was arrested without incident. All of the stolen items were recovered, police said. 

Garbatini was held on $50,000 bond pending arraignment in Derby Superior Court.