Phillip Michael Rivera, 27, of Bunnell Street, Bridgeport, is charged with third-degree burglary and third-degree larceny.
Police said a neighbor saw Rivera enter a home and exit the house with a bag, after a Uhaul truck was seen nearby. The neighbor then yelled at the man, who fled, police said.
When officers entered the home, a 32-inch television was found in a hallway.
The alleged burglar fled with $3,723 in items including jewelry, police said.
Rivera is being held in lieu of $75,000 bond for a July 29 appearance in Bridgeport Superior Court.
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