Milford Homeowner Scares Away Burglar, Police Search for Suspect

Milford police are investigating a residential burglary in which the homeowner was present and she ended up locking herself in a bedroom.

Police are asking for your help in solving the case.

At around 8 p.m. on Nov. 20, an unknown male entered a home on Devonshire Road in Milford, according to police.

The entry was forced by method of a screen getting cut , which allowed the unknown male to push up a window, police said.

The homeowner saw the suspect while he stood in the kitchen, which led to her throwing a clothes basket at the burglar before locking herself in a bedroom, police said.

The suspect left through a side door without taking any possessions, according to police, who say the suspect is described as being 5 feet 7 inches and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information on this case can call the Milford Police Department at 203-878-6551 or Detective Dancy at (203) 783-4798. Please reference Case # 6974-15.