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Police Chase, Arrest 3 After Car Theft

Posted on March 26, 2024 | 8 comments

After a lull, car thieves have returned to Westport.

This morning, 3 of them met their match.

At 12:42 a.m., Westport Police responded to a homeowner near Compo Beach, who reported their vehicle was being burglarized. A doorbell camera was activated when a suspect entered a vehicle parked in the driveway. The caller said a dark colored vehicle was waiting in the street for the suspect.

Police arrived on the scene almost immediately, and set up a perimeter at Hillspoint Road, Greens Farms Road and Compo Road South.

An officer located a suspicious vehicle exiting Mimi Lane, and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop.

An officer stationed at Hillspoint Road and Greens Farms Road deployed a tire deflation device (“stop sticks”). The vehicle continued east on Greens Farms Road.

Another officer observed the vehicle entering Sherwood Island State Park. He waited for it to exit, as he knew the gates were closed.

The vehicle became disabled from flat tires as it entered I-95 northbound at Exit 18. All 3 occupants then fled on foot.

Officers gave chase, and located 1 adult and 1 juvenile hiding in the nearby marsh.

A short time later, Metropolitan Transit Authority Police notified Westport Police that they had located the third suspect, a juvenile, in the area of Clayton Street, off Maple Lane.

All 3 were arrested, and charged with conspiracy to commit larceny, 6th degree; conspiracy to commit burglary, 3rd degree; and interfering with a police officer.

The adult — a 19-year-old from Naugatuck — was also charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and engaging in pursuit.

The 2 juveniles were released on summonses to their family. The adult was released after posting bond. He has an April 11 date at Stamford Superior Court.

Westport Police remind residents to lock their vehicles, and take valuables out of their locked cars. They encourage the use of alarm/surveillance systems and exterior lighting at night.

Westport Police thank the Connecticut State Police, Fairfield Police, Wilton Police K-9 Unit, and MTA Police, which assisted with perimeter security and the search for the suspects.

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Roundup: Michael Bolton, Long Lots Meeting, Cobs Bread …

Posted on January 6, 2024 | 2 comments

Westporters are wishing a quick recovery to our neighbor, Michael Bolton.

In a note to fans yesterday, the worldwide pop star revealed he was diagnosed with a brain tumor just before Christmas. He was operated on immediately.

“Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success,” he said on Facebook. “I am now recuperating at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family.”

Bolton will take a “temporary break” from touring, he added. Click here for a full story. (Hat tip: Leah Nash)

Michael Bolton

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The next meeting of the Long Lots School Building Committee is Tuesday (January 9, 6 p.m., Town Hall Room 307/309).

After an executive session to discuss contracts, a work session will include “possible modifications to plans and benchmarking.”

The public is welcome to attend, but may not participate in the work session.

Discussion continues on the Long Lots Elementary School project.

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Cobs Bread opened this morning. They replace Jersey Mike’s, in Compo Acres Shopping Center between Trader Joe’s and Pokeworks.

The “artisan bread” chain has over 700 franchises in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, with a smaller presence in the US.

Two other Connecticut locations are Stamford and Greenwich. Click here for the company website (and the menu).

(Photo/Sal Liccione)

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A box truck struck a utility pole on Post Road East yesterday morning, near Colonial Green.

Power and cable access was knocked out to nearly 600 customers in the downtown area.

Kudos to Eversource and Optimum, for their near lightning-quick response. Both restored service in about an hour.

Thanks too to the Westport Police, who quickly blocked off and diverted traffic between Compo Road, and Imperial and Myrtle Avenues.

Crews working on Post Road East utility pole. (Photo/Sal Liccione)

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Though car thefts have declined recently in Westport, vigilance is still needed.

Ray Broady sends along a brief video from Ring (click here to see). It was posted by someone at the Westport train station, who saw a car pull up next to a parked vehicle.

A man jumped out and attempted to open the doors of several cars.

This is NOT what was filmed at the train station.

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44 Compo Cove — perhaps the most-photographed house in Westport, standing proudly and oblivious to hurricanes and nor’easters for over a century just over the pedestrian bridge from Old Mill Beach — has also drawn plenty of attention as its new owners have begun the process of renovating and moving it a bit from the shore.

This was the scene yesterday, as workers began to place it in its new location:

(Photo/Matt Murray)

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This is not the first pileated woodpecker to be featured in our “Westport … Naturally” series.

But it may be the most active. Here he is, mid-peck:

(Photo/Paul Delano)

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And finally … David Soul, half the star of the 1970s hit TV show “Starsky & Hutch,” died Thursday. He was 80.

He also had a #1 hit in 1977, with this song:

Click here for a full obituary.

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Tagged 44 Compo Cove, car thieves, Cobs Bread, Eversource, Long Lots School Building Committee, Michael Bolton, Optimum

Car Thieves Strike Again

Posted on February 10, 2020 | 15 comments

Last night and early this morning, unlocked vehicles in several Westport neighborhoods were burglarized.

Westport Police received reports from both ends of Greens Farms Road, and the Old Mill Beach area. In addition, an unlocked vehicle — with the keys in it — was stolen from the Compo Beach area.

Police expect more reports as the day goes on.

The department says:

Please let these incidents serve as a reminder that vehicle break-ins and vehicle thefts continue to occur in ours and neighboring communities at great frequency; especially in the overnight hours.

In the majority of Westport cases of vehicles being entered which resulted in thefts of goods from within, the doors were left unlocked. In almost all Westport cases of vehicles being stolen, keys were left inside an unlocked vehicle.

The vast majority of these suspects do not wish to take the time to attempt to force entry into a vehicle. This is especially true in the overnight hours, when doing so could create a significant amount of noise that would draw the unwanted attention of otherwise sleeping neighborhoods. When encountering locked vehicles, these suspects almost always simply move on to the next possible target. We therefore strongly implore our residents not to fall victim to these types of crimes.

Preventive measures taken by the community coupled with the vigilance of our officers is the key to safeguarding our neighborhoods. We ask that you please always lock your car and bring your keys inside. Please remember to take valuables out of your car for the night, such as purses, wallets and electronics, and never leave these items out in plain view within. even if the vehicle is locked.

It is also good practice to keep outside lights on and motion lights activated. Lock your residence and arm the security system, if your home is equipped with one.

We also ask that you please notify the police department if it appears that your vehicle was entered or if you should observe anything suspicious in your neighborhood. No one knows your neighborhood better than you do, and the information you provide is always vital to our crime prevention efforts.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call the detective bureau: 203-341-6080.