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Customers of  the Tunxis Hill Blockbuster were surprised to find the doors locked and the store was closing permanently.  The Blockbuster chain plans on closing 182 stores in the first quarter of 2011.  This will leave 2,800 stores despite closing nearly 1,000 stores over the past two years.  Blockbuster has faced severe competition from many areas,  from Redbox rental dispensers in most grocery stores to Netfilix mail and on demand as well as on demand services from cable TV  satellite and internet.  Employees inside the store taking inventory would not answer the door so it is uncertain if the store is permanently closed or just today for inventory.  A sign posted on the door did say they are no longer renting but “Everything Now On Sale”.

We did confirm that Chip’s Family Restaurants will be taking Blockbuster place at this location.  A manager at the Chip’s Orange Store verified that the town of Fairfield approved their application and they plan on beginning construction by mid April.  They expect the new store to open sometime in August or September of 2011.

5:21pm–Bridgeport–Missing ten year old from Oman Street found by police a few blocks away on Nautilus Street.

4:39–Bridgeport–Report of a pedestrian struck at Connecticut Ave and Wilmont Ave.

4:32pm–Bridgeport–Fire department on the scene of a gas leak at 234 Charles Street.   Fire officials on scene have requested the gas company to the scene and they are 15 minutes away.  Police have just been requested to block off the road.

12:05pm–Bridgeport–Police are looking for black male in his 20s who displayed a gun attempted a robbery in front of Beardsley Park.  He is wearing a green hat and  a blue jacket.  He fled towards the bridge near Quarry Road.

 

3:22am–Fairfield–Fight at Andros Diner spills out onto Tunxis Hill Road as police chase suspect and apprehend him behind Lewis Lighting.  One subject requires medical attention for a head laceration in the diner’s parking lot.

 

2:46–Bridgeport–Alleged drunk driver gets stuck in the mud inside Beardsley Park after closing; past the locked gates and almost into the  water.  Police are on scene.

 

2:20am–Fairfield–4 white males in their early 20s entered 1008 Fairfield Beach Road and stole a keg of beer.

 

Scanners off to a quiet start, mostly moving violation activity.  Drive safely and watch for black ice, there have been numerous reports.

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11:49pm–Scanners remain on the quiet side, mostly hearing traffic stop calls. So be extra careful driving, they are watching!

 

6:03pm–Police are reporting a large power outage in the Black Rock Section of Bridgeport.  6:13 Update Officer just reported lights went back on.

 

4:37pm–Attempted robbery at Wood Market, 427 Wood Avenue, no weapon displayed.

Robber was wearing a light purple Champion Hoodie and fled on a bicycle towards Maplewood Ave.

 

4:12pm–Bridgeport–Report of a fire at 597 Pearl Harbor Street,  FD on scene reporting smoke coming from the rear of the building.  4:18 UPDATE–Rubbish fire extinguished, not in the structure.

 

12:33pm–Attempted bank robbery at Community Bank, East Main Street.  PD looking for a 5′ 6″ black male wearing all black displayed a black handgun.  He  fled towards CVS/Vinny’s Pizza area.  Police canine are in the area tracking suspect.

 

1:33am–Bridgeport–Fire Department on the scene of Prospect House (homeless shelter) on Prospect Street. Building has been evacuated, FD is investigating.  UPDATE-No fire reported.

1:22am–Bridgeport–Pickup truck strikes telephone pole on North Ave. and Islandbrook Ave. Driver complaining of chest pain, ambulance on the way.

1:01am–Report of an odor of natural gas at 92 Denver Ave. This always brings out lots of fire apparatus and wakes the whole neighborhood!  1:11am UPDATE- Zero readings alarm recalled.

At 1:13pm today police were contacted by a woman from Housatonic Community College that she received a cell phone call from a “professional kidnapper” stating he her brother in the trunk of his car, and if she wanted to see him again she was to withdraw money from the bank. Police immediately set up a perimeter and started looking for possible suspects in the area. Plain clothed detectives and unmarked police cars followed the woman as she follow directions from the “kidnapper” on her cell phone as she walked to People’s Bank on Main Street to withdraw money. She was then told to wire the money. She then went to the Kwik Pack and Ship on Broad Street. She was instructed to wire the money out of the country.

Police received a similar call earlier this morning from a man that was told his son was in the trunk of the car, the man had no son and hung up on him. It was then police realized this was another scam phone call.

Police in Fairfield are investigating “Grandma Scam” phone call that came in at 2:45pm today.  The person scamming usually calls  older people in the community with a teen crying “Grandma I’m in jail” or other such story and that they need to be wired money to get them  out of trouble or tries to get credit card information.

Bridgeport–Fire Department locates overloaded extension on Hollister Ave. when called for a smell of electrical burning.

11:34am–Fairfield–Police are investigating a break in at Hunan Pavillion at 80 Post Road. Thieves force a window for entry sometime overnight.

10:57–Terminated BJs employee arrested by Fairfield Police for posting threats to employees on Facebook. Police had a extensive manhunt on at Black Rock Turnpike/Brewster St. and Fairfield/Canfield Ave. Area.

10:01am–Fairfield—Police activity around BJs / Fairfield Ave. and Brewster St. Police are looking for a 97 tan Toyota Daewoo CT plate 472 TWY. The operator is considered armed and dangerous.

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A fast moving fire with flames shooting up over 150 feet in the air consumed this home on Warner Hill Road. There were no injuries. Special thanks to the Fairfield Fire Department for the spectacular photos.

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There were no injuries at this fire at 138 May Street in Fairfield, CT. The fire is considered accidental but its cause hasn’t been determined. Heavy smoke was seen on arrival. Two grandparents, one adult and one teen was rescued along with two cats.