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Midnight burglar

The Fairfield Police Department is investigating a nighttime burglary that occurred in the Southport section of town on 6/27/2013, at approximately 2:40am.

The suspect entered the home and stole cash and jewelry from the kitchen area, while the residents slept.

Video revealed suspect was tall, heavy set male, with dark hair and a beard & mustache. He appeared to be wearing sweatpants, a long sleeve sweatshirt, and some sort of hat, or stocking on his head. He was also barefoot.

Please review the video and contact Detective Alex Fucci at 203-254-4840 or afucci@town.fairfield.ct.us if you recognize the suspect. Ref: 13-20062.

Anonymous Text a Tip: Send text to 274637. Begin your text message with “FPD” then type your tip.

Man Charged in Weekend Attack

(Bridgeport, CT – July 31, 2013) – A 28-year-old man faces charges in connection with an incident in which he beat a man he knew over a dispute.

Travis Williams, of Hewitt Street, faces charges of home invasion, second-degree assault, first-degree burglary and third-degree robbery.

On Tuesday, Officers Anthony Caiazzo and Keith Hanson spoke to a concerned citizen who had information about an assault that happened over the weekend on Noble Avenue.

Based on what they learned and a description provided, police went to Noble Avenue looking for the suspect, identified as Williams. They were told he had just walked to a nearby store. Police soon located him and took him into custody without incident.

The attack occurred on July 27 at the 51-year-old victim’s apartment. The victim told police that he heard a knock at his door at about 3:30 a.m. and observed Williams and Williams’ girlfriend in the doorway. Williams confronted the victim and accused him of talking “junk” to his girlfriend. Williams then threw the victim to the ground and punched and kicked him before stealing his rent money, the victim stated. The victim suffered serious facial injuries.

Williams was arrested Tuesday and held overnight on $100,000 bond pending his arraignment.

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