Bridgeport, Conn. (October 27, 2015 Press Release) — The Bridgeport Police Department announced an investigation into a residence with multiple marijuana plants.  On October 25,^, 2015 at around 4:35 p.m., the Bridgeport Police Department received a call about a reported burglary in progress at a residence on Reservoir Ave. near the corner of Victory Ave.  Upon arrival, police officers found a side door at the residence that appeared to have been forced open.  Police officers believed the burglary suspect was inside the residence and conducted a search of the premises.  Searching for the suspect, police officers found approximately 20 marijuana plants in a room upstairs.

Conducting a sweep of the basement, police officers located a door that appeared forced open.  In the basement police officers found two rooms with materials used to produce marijuana including extensive ventilation ducts, electrical wiring, heat lamps, potting soil, and discarded marijuana plants.  No suspect was found during the search.  Witnesses reported that a Hispanic male had been living at the residence for approximately 6 months and had been seen recently.  Police officers obtained a warrant for the residence and seized all evidence.

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