At 2:40 this morning, an out-of-town homeowner called Westport Police to report an unknown man in his Riverside Avenue home.
Through his Blink security system, the owner observed and provided updates to officers, who surrounded the area.
The intruder unintentionally made himself visible on the third-floor balcony, then quickly retreated into the house.
Westport officers, with the assistance of Connecticut State Police and Norwalk K-9 dogs, entered the house. The suspect was found hiding in a closet, and taken into custody.
The 52-year-old man had jewelry in his possession, which was identified as stolen property from the residence.
He was charged with burglary and larceny, and is being held on a $100,000 bond.
Westport Police remind residents to lock their homes and vehicles, stay vigilant, and report any suspicious activity to the them.
