A homeowner used their security camera to help police capture a burglary suspect in Westport early Saturday morning.
Officers were called to a home on Riverside Avenue around 2:40 a.m. for a report from an out-of-town homeowner that there was an unknown man in his home.
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WATCH HEREThe homeowner reported seeing the man in his home through his Blink security system. He was able to provide officers with real-time updates.
Once officers were in the area, they surrounded the home and found an unlocked, sliding glass door.
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SIGN UP According to police, the 52-year-old male suspect, unintentionally made himself visible on the third-floor balcony and quickly retreated into the home.
Westport officers, a Connecticut State Police trooper and K9 and Norwalk officer and K9 entered the home and found the suspect hiding in a closet, police said.
Authorities said the man had jewelry in his possession, which was later identified as being stolen from the home.
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He is facing charges including burglary and larceny. He is being held on a $100,000 bond and is due in court on Monday.
