Karen Brewer

Disturbing Trend in Darien Crime…..Darien,CT Real Estate

I’ve lived here for 25 years and the crime rate has always been negligible.In fact the  DarienPolice Reports in the local paper has always been a source of amusement with reports of kids knocking over mailboxes and fender benders.

Lately however, the news is more disturbing. While Darien is by no means a high crime town,there has been a rash of recent burglaries and break-ins. Until now,the incidents have been comprised of car break ins whereby burglars stole  electronics and cash left in unlocked vehicles. Even this seemed harmless to me since it appeared to be a crime of opportunity rather than intent.

Today however there was a report of a forcible break-in.Burglars climbed on top of a home and punched a hole in the roof. Thank heavens no one has been hurt in any of these events but it strikes me as a disturbing trend in these parts. I won’t be strapping on my six guns just yet but this is very of of the ordinary for Darien. Just sayin..

No Matter Where You Are,Lock Your Car,Darien Homes in the News

Alas -any balanced blog about Darien and vicinity has to include some mention of crime. In my 25 years here, there have been occasional burglaries,telephone or door to door scams and lots of reports of various DUI arrests that appear in the weekly Police Blotter.

The crime of the month appears to be a series of unlocked car break ins where apparently there is little if anything taken from the vehicles.Curious but true. If you’re interested in knowing more click here for a link to this weeks Darien Times. Oh and no matter where you are, lock your car!