Burglar Caught Trying To Flee In Bed Of Pickup Truck: East Hampton PD

EAST HAMPTON, CT — A man is accused of trying to break into one home, successfully breaking into another home, and then trying to get away by climbing into the bed of a pickup truck after being confronted by the homeowner early Friday morning in East Hampton, according to police.

Police responded to the area of Colchester Avenue and Tall Woods Drive around 5 a.m. on Dec. 13 on the report of a man trying to break into a home.

“After failing to gain entry into that residence, the suspect gained entry to a second residence by breaking a first-floor window and climbing inside,” police wrote in a news release. “Upon entering the home, the suspect was confronted by the homeowner. The suspect fled the scene on foot and attempted to enter a passerby's vehicle. When the operator of that vehicle denied the suspect access, he climbed into the bed of the pick-up truck as it left the area.”

At that time, police said officers found the suspect, later identified as 26-year-old Stephen Russo, still in the bed of the pickup truck.

Russo was taken into custody without incident, according to police.

Russo was arrested on charges of first-degree burglary, second-degree breach of peace, and first-degree criminal mischief.

Russo was held in lieu of a $150,000 bond.