2nd UPDATE: Suspect Apprehended After Car Theft, Merritt Accident

Westport Police say:

At approximately 1:50 p.m. today (Sunday), Connecticut State Police contacted the Westport Police Department about an accident on the Merritt Parkway, near the Clinton Avenue overpass.

Three people fled from one of the cars involved. The vehicle they fled was stolen from another jurisdiction.

Westport and Norwalk police officers joined state troopers, flooding the area searching for the suspects.

One suspects was quickly apprehended, and turned over to State Police. That person suffered injuries related to the car accident, and was taken to Norwalk Hospital.

Westport’s K-9 and drone units assisted in the search for the other 2 parties, but they were not located.

It is believed that the 2 people still outstanding are no longer in the area. If anyone sees suspicious activity, call the police immediately: 911 or 203-341-6000.

State Police will release information about the suspect arrested, and the charges made.

4 responses to “2nd UPDATE: Suspect Apprehended After Car Theft, Merritt Accident

  1. Dan-
    Thank you for the updates . A bit alarming ! So informative !

  2. Jan Degenshein

    Thank you for the updates, Dan. Has traffic cleared on the Merritt in the area of the incident?

  3. Susan Farley

    I hope everyone is ok there in WSPT & takes seriously Them roaming around until it’s dark enough for Them to get picked up or to walk out, i.e., don’t be ‘woke’ about it.