Police: Neighborhood Burglars Enter Homes With Unattended Ladders

Finally getting around to taking down those holiday lights? Police are cautioning residents not to leave ladders in their yards, as they are being used by burglars to access second floor windows of residences in the community.

A Fairfield home recently fell victim to one such burglary. Fairfield Police Deputy Chief Anthony Mann stated that the burglary occurred at the South Hampton Drive home between Dec. 31 and Jan. 3.

“Someone used a ladder left in the yard to gain entry to the residence via a second floor window,” Manna stated. “The suspect then stole an undisclosed amount of money and jewelry.”

A residential burglary, also committed with the use of a ladder, occurred on Sarah Lane on Nov. 8. Police stated that the suspect used a ladder from a neighboring residential construction site to access a second floor window and then took cash and jewelry.

After the string of residential burglaries, Fairfield Police are urging residents not to leave ladders unattended.

“If for some reason, a resident cannot put a ladder into their garage; they are encouraged to secure them with locks and chains to make their use by burglars more difficult,” Manna added. “Residents are also being advised to immediately contact police if they see any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.”

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